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Leon Rocker

Gifford, Illinois

Oct 4, 1942 – Aug 1, 2025

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BORN
October 4, 1942
DIED
August 1, 2025
LOCATION
Gifford, Illinois

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Leon Rocker, 82, of Gifford passed into the arms of his Savior on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Country Health Care & Rehab in Gifford.

Leon was born Oct. 4, 1942, to Chris and Anna (Osterbur) Rocker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gifford and sang in the...

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In the `70´s I met Leon, such a kind n gentle soul, he taught me how to be a phlebotomist @ a Doctor´s office where we both worked. He helped me with the care of our shrubs and many other questions I had on gardening. I always looked from him @ Prairie Gardens for more pointers or getting eggs at the family farm. He was such a pleasure and caring person. Prayers for his sisters. (RIP Leon and enjoy your heavenly home planting a beautiful garden for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen)

Leon was a dear from of my mom and I have incredibly fond memories of Leon. I will always remember Leon as a beacon of light and positivity and I never once saw him without a smile! You will be missed, Leon. I pass along my sincerest condolences to all those he left behind and those whose lives he touched.

We knew Leon from the Grace Food Pantry ministry. He was always there to support the needy. We would visit mom at Gifford Nursing Home and up rolled Leon! For the last year we all would talk about worship, his farm and our mutual love of plants/flowers. What a servant of God and gentleman. Leon, RIP, and get to supper by 4pm!