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J. Bock Obituary
1931 - 2020
Dr. John Bock passed away on April 7, 2020, after a short illness. He was born in 1931 in Massillon, OH and graduated from OSU College of Medicine. He completed his training in hand surgery at Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, OH. John was a member of the American Hand Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Columbus Orthopedic Society. He practiced for many years at Riverside Hospital. He and Janet Garmhausen were married in Chillicothe, OH in 1957. They have four children, Jenny, Jamie, Sally and Bob. He was the proud grandfather of Fiona, Elizabeth, Alice, Zachary, Bea, Oliver and Peter and the proud step-grandfather of Elizabeth, Nick and Will. John's life was one of loyalty to friends and family. Every year he organized a group trip to attend the Ohio Light Opera in Wooster. Travel and learning about other cultures were important to him. Through scholarships he inspired others and helped to make dreams come true. A Celebration of Life will be planned for later this year when conditions allow at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign John's online guestbook or share a special memory.
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Memories of our training at University Hospitals of Cleveland
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Don & Ellen Bigg
April 17, 2020
Sad to hear about John.
We will miss him at Swim & Racquet.
A true gentleman always,
April 14, 2020
My sympathy especially to Sally, Jamie and their mother, Janet. I have very fond memories of being a teacher at Burbank Elementary School and having the privilege of knowing and loving the Bock family. My prayers are with you all! Nancy Heber.
T D
April 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
Judy (Pettit) Rizor
April 14, 2020
A name I remembered - A very good orthopedic surgeon who operated on me - my spine - in 1976 - May Dr. John Bock rest in peace - My condolences to this family -
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