Kenneth Thomas Frock Sr.

Kenneth Thomas "Kenny" Frock, Sr., 71, of Littlestown, Pa., formerly of Westminster, died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at his residence. Born July 19, 1938 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Sterling M. and Bessie Eury Frock. He was the husband of Virginia Faye Bare Frock, his wife of 45 years. He graduated from Westminster High School, Class of 1957 and served as Class Vice President. Following graduation he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Brownsville, Texas and Okinawa, Japan and wrote for the base newspaper. Following his discharge from the service he worked for Willow Farms Dairy and various dairies in Pennsylvania. He owned and operated Green Gables Bowling Lanes and later co-founded Thunderhead Lanes in Westminster. From 1981 to 1991 he owned and operated Frock's Crown Station on 7th and Bentz Streets in Frederick, MD. He and his wife were also the proprietors of Lucky Strike Lanes in Westminster, where for many years they organized bowlers who traveled to the Wild Irish Rose Tournament in Canandaigua, NY. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, bowler and sports fan, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball. During the 1960's he officiated basketball games at the high school and college level. An ardent supporter of youth baseball, he was the President of the Westminster Little League and coached and inspired youth baseball at the Little League, Babe Ruth, and American Legion Levels. He founded and coached the Westminster Suns travel team which participated in the Baltimore Beltway League and took the Suns to competitions throughout the United States, playing twice in the Dizzy Dean World Series. From childhood he was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and traveled to numerous Phillies games. He was also a longtime Baltimore Colts season ticket holder and a Maryland Terrapins fan. He had a love for horse racing and in the 1980's owned several horses which he stabled at the Charles Town Race Track. He greatly enjoyed his yearly fishing expeditions to Deer Path Lodge in Hudson, Ontario, Canada with family and friends. He enjoyed country music, especially Elvis Presley and Tammy Wynette. He was an excellent cook, loved country-style food, and enjoyed organizing picnics or planning dinner outings with family and friends. After retiring he frequently attended the Westminster Senior Center where he participated in the pool league and enjoyed the many friends he made there. An avid card player, as his health declined he got great enjoyment from his every Tuesday poker games with friends. He loved his Bichon Frise dogs Peanut, Popcorn, Sweetie, and Hunter. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 2226 in Littlestown, Pa. and past member of Pleasant Valley Fire Company. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter and son-in-law Kimberly K. and C. Gregory Stem of Hanover, Pa., son and daughter-in-law Kenneth T. Frock, Jr. and Kim Elias Frock of Mt. Wolf, Pa., grandchildren Samantha Faye Frock and David K. Frock, No. 2 son Larry Bloom of Westminster, sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley and Charles Sherman of Westminster, Arlene Rippeon, and Patricia and Donald Shuffler, all of Hanover, brothers and sisters-in-law Donald and Carol Frock and David and Vanessa Frock, all of Westminster, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Shirley and Howard "Sonny" Price, Jr. of Groveland, Fl., Jean and Conrad Lee Legore, Barbara and Robert Bankard, J. Rebecca Bare, all of Westminster, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Carl D. Bare of Taneytown, Allen and Barbara Bare of Westminster, and Jeffery and Kathy Bare of Keymar. Also survived by 17 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his in-laws David S. and Louise Wagner Bare, infant nephew Ricky Sherman and great-niece Meghan Rippeon. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. at Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St., Westminster with Rev. David Cashman officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant Valley Fire Company, 2030 South Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD 21158. Online condolences may be offered at www.fletcherfuneralhome.net.