Larry Brock (17 May 1941-23 Apr 2007) Obituary

Larry Brock (17 May 1941-23 Apr 2007) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Larry Brock (17 May 1941-23 Apr 2007).

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Passing	Apr 23, 2007
About	Larry Brock of Topeka, Kan., died at home on April 23, 2007, of natural causes. Larry was born May 17, 1941, in Springfield, Mo. He spent his youth in Springfield, graduating from Hillcrest High School. Larry served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1963 he married JoAnn Derum, his wife of 39 years. Before JoAnn's passing in 2002, the two enjoyed their many road trips, seeing great destinations in the "blue van”. Larry began his career with Nationwide Paper Company in 1960 retiring in 2005 after 45 years of exemplary service. His co-workers continued their close relationships, bringing him much enjoyment. He enjoyed many years in the ASA and formed life lasting friendships with his fellow umpires. He loved talking sports and spent hours on his crossword puzzles (to which he attributed to waiting for the women to come out of the stores). Larry was an avid bridge player and was very close to his bridge family. He is survived by his siblings, Kathy Brock, Springfield, Mo., Sherry Rimer (Gary), Carthage, Mo., Bruce Brock (Joyce), Springfield, Mo.; a son, Warren Brock and his wife, Teresa, St. Louis, Mo.; daughter Lisa Brock, Mission, Kan.; and two grandsons, Michael and Nicholas Brock, who were Grandpa's pride and joy. Larry devoted his life to his family and was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Services for Larry will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 27, 2007, at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka, Kan. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of the funeral home. [Source: Spfd News Leader dated: April 27, 2007]