Willie Schock • 1932 - 2009

Willie Schock, 77, Minot, ND, passed away Saturday, July 25 2009, in a Minot hospital.

Wilbert Marvin "Willie" Schock was born February 22, 1932, a son of John and Emma (Gottschall) Schock, on a farm near Benedict, ND. He was raised on the farm and attended a country school in the area.

Willie enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Willie married Theresa Haberlock September 5, 1958, in Minot. They made their home in Minot, where Willie worked for various trucking companies until starting Schock's Safe & Lock in 1974. He continued as the owner/operator until his retirement in 1994.

Following his retirement, he enjoyed building miniature gas engines, attending auction sales, taking care of his yard, an occasional trip to the casino, and following his grandkids sporting events.

He attended Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.

His loving family includes:
Wife of 50 years, Theresa, Minot; children, Michelle (Jay) Boughner, Ramsey, MN, and Patti (Brent) Detlaff, Minot; grandchildren, Kyle and Cole Boughner, and Marcus and Meghan Detlaff; brother, Walter Schock, Spokane, WA; sister, Irene (Bob) Geiser, Billings, MT;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert and Carl Schock; and sister, Lorraine Evenson.

Funeral: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are preferred to the Little Hands, Loving Hearts Child Development Center at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.

Officiant: Pastor Paul Krueger

Music: Brent Detlaff, Pastor Paul Krueger, Lori Walker, Bonnie Rennich, Quartet to offer "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
Congregational Hymns , "Amazing Grace" & "Beautiful Savior"
Bonnie Rennich, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Willie's family and friends

Active Bearers: Kyle Boughner, Cole Boughner, Jay Boughner, Brent Detlaff, Dean Haberlock, Marcus Detlaff

Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard.

Following the graveside service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Willie.

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