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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - George Daniel O'Clock Sr., 94, former Special Agent and Senior Resident Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids. Mr. O'Clock was a member of the South Dakota Peace Officers Association, Eagles Club, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral and was a past board member of ARC. He was active in his children's scouting and school activities. Upon retirement in 1976, he avidly played golf and bowled. With his family, he traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Hawaii. In 1995, he moved to Grand Rapids with his wife June and daughter Justine. Survivors include three daughters, Georgene and John Bauer, Littleton, CO, Justine O'Clock, Grand Rapids, and Christine and Rick Chinberg, Lakewood, CO; four sons, Dr. George Daniel O'Clock Jr., Waconia, MN, John and Tanna O'Clock, Anacortes, WA, Cmdr. William and Pirkko O'Clock, Ret., Silver Spring, MD, and Mark and Sandra O'Clock, Lakewood; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, June; his son, Michael Robert; his parents; and his brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, with a Wake-Prayer service at 4 p.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grand Rapids and will continue for one hour before Mass of Christian Burial which will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the church, with the Rev. Jerry Weiss officiating. Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids (218-326-6505) is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Rapid City Journal on Feb. 4, 2009.

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Harold Fabriz

February 18, 2009

I knew George only though telephone calls and from the fond expressions of respect of the older agents he had worked with. He was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. My sincere coldolences to the family and friends of George. Harold Fabriz X-FBI (1962-1987)

Joni Shultz

February 8, 2009

My condolences to Christine, Justine, Georgene, Mark, John, Bill and Dan and all family and loved ones, we will all miss your Dad, but take comfort in knowing that he is reunited with beautiful June in heaven. We have gained a strong angel whose integrity is and was always admired. How blessed I feel to have grown up knowing him and the O'Clock clan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Joni

Yvonne Opstedahl

February 4, 2009

George was very special to our family. I have so very many fond memories of time spent with him. One of my favorites were the Orange Sherbert ice cream cones he made for us girls, Jussie, Chris, and little Snookie. God Speed George, you were the best Godfather and neighbor anyone could ever have. Danny, Georgene, John, Bill, Mark, Christine, and Justine our hearts are with you. Dan and Yvonne Opstedahl

DANNIE ROBERSON

February 4, 2009

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD GREAT MAN GREAT FAMILY

Ron Terborg

February 4, 2009

George and June O'Clock were truly the Ozzie and Harriet of Rapid City.

My thoughts go out to all the O'Clock children. Your dad was a special man in my eyes.

February 4, 2009

John;
sorry to hear about your Dad. will you drop me a note with your address, our 50th is coming up soon.
chris schmid
[email protected]

Kathy Lee (Nall)

February 4, 2009

Mark, so sorry to hear about your Dad, he was quite the character the couple times he came to Central to see you. God Bless and hope to see you at the next class reunion.

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