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1946
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2025
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Joseph Bockman Obituary
October 11, 1946 - December 25, 2025
Age 79
Preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Martha (Sidzyik) Bockman; brothers Thomas & Donald Bockman.
Survived by his wife of 61 years Diane; daughter Debra Yates (Richard); son Joey Bockman (Amy); grandchildren Megan Wessling (Mike McPherson), Stephanie Wessling (Tiras Bolton); Michael Wessling (Jaycee), Jeff Yates (Angel), Jerry Bockman (Taylor), Courtney Bockman (Carter Mogensen); great grandchildren Levi, Tiras, Jr, Collins, and soon-to-be Micah Joseph; brother Raymond Bockman (Judy); many nieces and nephews; and beloved pet J.B.
Visitation: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00-7:00 p.m., with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., both at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church, 12330 South 36th Street, Bellevue. To view a live broadcast of the service, visit the website below and click on the live cast at the top of the home page.
Memorial Mass: Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m., St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church. To view a live broadcast of the service, visit the website below and click on the live cast at the top of the home page.
Memorials will be directed by the family.
Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler,
2202 Hancock St., Bellevue
402-291-5000 | www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com
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Tammy Seffron
January 9, 2026
Diane I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband my thoughts n prayers are with you n your family
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Nancy Mixan-Williams
January 4, 2026
Joe was a wonderful classmate at South High
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