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WAYNE BOCK Obituary

WAYNE E. BOCK, 87, of New Haven, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at home. Born in Garrett, he was the son of the late Carl and Georgia Bock. He was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church and a graduate of Manchester College. The WWII Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 330, where he served in all offices, including past Post Commander, V.F.W. Post 2457, The Navy Club Ship 245, and the Moose Lodge 1480. He retired as Assistant Vice-President, in 1983, from Lincoln Life Insurance, after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lovenia; son, Jack Bock of New Haven; sisters, Flo Rose Trzynka of Ossian and Berniece Gerber of Seminole, Fla.; grandchildren, Molly (George) Oliver and Sean Bock; great-granddaughter, Anne Oliver; daughter-in-law, Dr. Susan Dwyer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Bock; and sister, Eileen Paonessa. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Pastor Chuck Fenwick officiating. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne with military honors by American Legion Post 330. Preferred memorials are to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation or New Haven United Methodist Church. For online condolences, www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 10, 2011.

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Ruth Hart

August 12, 2011

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our memories go back many years as neighbors on Main Street. May your fond memories of Wayne bring you peace.
Ruth (Miller) and Jack Hart

Sandi Deckard

August 11, 2011

Cuddles, I am saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. I knew him and you most of my life from the Legion. Sorry not in town to attend viewing/funeral.
Be Blessed at this difficult time.
Take great care.
Sandi Deckard.

August 11, 2011

Cuddles,
I was saddened to hear of Wayne's passing and extend my sympathy and
thoughts to you in this difficult time. My memories of great, great times with Wayne are precious....at
Lincoln, the Legion, on the golf course, etc. A kind, bright and caring man he was. Best regards,
Denny Juergens
Angola, IN

August 10, 2011

A good and faithful Legion member left the Post 330 . Gone but never forgotten. Our Sympthy to the family . Francis & Louise Henry

August 10, 2011

Louvenia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's death. We went to grade school and were confirmed together at Imanual Lutheran School and church and also New Haven High School. Plan to attend the funeral on Friday.
Franklin Bremer

Sue Trzynka

August 10, 2011

Cuddles and Jack,
We are sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Mike and Sue Trzynka

KEISTON HOLLOWAY

August 10, 2011

ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

Stan Peters

August 10, 2011

Cuddles and Jack, We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God bless your family at this time and always.
Stan and Robin Peters, Cape Coral, Fl

Dick and Rose Henry

August 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Max E. Tarr
Past CMDR. VFW Post 2457
Past CMDR. american Legion Post 330

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