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Clem Brock Obituary
He was born Sept. 13, 1918, in West Frankfort, to Pete and Mary (Baudisoni) Brock. He married Rose Cabutti on Dec. 27, 1942, in St. Louis. They were married for 59 years until her death in 2002.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Glenda Brock of Murphysboro, Kenneth and Patricia Brock of West Frankfort; two beloved granddaughters, Maria Rosa (Jared) of Benton, Ky., Jennifer Melvin (Nick) of St. Louis; one brother-in-law, Lee Cabutti and wife JoAnn; sisters-in-law, Lena Marshall and Sharon Sparks; one niece, Sandra Eastridge; four nephews: Dale Brock, Mark Cabutti, Mike Cabutti, Robert Marshall; two great-grandsons, Max and Oliver Rosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rose; one brother, Ernest Brock; and one infant grandson, Jon Peter Brock.
He was a 1936 graduate from West Frankfort High School and attended Lockyears Business School in Evansville, Ind. Upon graduation he worked for the Social Security Bureau in Baltimore, Md., and then for the Federal Food and Drug Administration in Chicago. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 27, 1941, and served in the European Theatre until the end of World War II. Mr. Brock was honorably discharged with the rank of 1st sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans and the American Legion.
After returning from service in 1945, he joined his father and brother in the Brock's Supermarket grocery business in West Frankfort. In 1966, he built and operated the Christopher Dairy Queen with his wife until his retirement in 1975. After retirement, he briefly worked with the West Frankfort Water Department and served as a coordinator for the Green Thumb Job Placement service. He was an accomplished accordionist, avid gardener, and fisherman. He was a good family man and a good citizen.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, with Pastor Ron Cremeens officiating. Interment will be in Denning Cemetery on Orient Road.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at the funeral home.
Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 1961 Orient, VFW Post 5764 West Frankfort, and VFW of Zeigler.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the West Frankfort Public Library. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clem Brock
November 9, 2010
Clem was a good friend to my husband Carl
Wayne an I. Carl and Clem shared many fishing stories and Clem brought us fish several times. He was a very good and friendly man. Sincerely Evelyn Patton
Walter McCurdy
November 5, 2010
Dennis, I will always remember Clem, I was so glad that I was able to visit with him. I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Shawn & Mike Christmann
November 3, 2010
Glenda and Dennis, Mike and I will forever remember the smile on his face and his "fishing" stories.
November 3, 2010
Jen and Nick,
We were so sorry to hear about your Grandpa's passing. We know that he held a very special place in your hearts and that he will be missed. I see from the other messages that he was well loved throughout the community as well as your family. I'm sure you have many happy memories that will help sustain you through this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Lehmann and your friends at St. Luke's Hospital
November 2, 2010
Clem was a customer of ours for many years and I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was such a gentle soul. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers....Lisa and Steve House
Dennis & Brenda Behn
November 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Chris Koerber
November 1, 2010
I always thought of Clem as Uncle Clemmie since he was my father's cousin. The Brock family in St. Lois,MO has fond memories of Clem, his brother Ernie and our Great Uncle Pete and Great Aunt Mary. My sister Celine, was very impressed when he bought the Dairy Queen franchise. I am sure Clemmie didn't make a pennie's worth of profit the day the 7 Brock children from St. Lois came to visit.
He was such a kind, sweet person. We will miss him.
Christine Brock Koerber, St. Louis,MO
murray buckingham
November 1, 2010
Will truly Clem. Have known him ever since he came back from service.
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