Joseph Schrock, Sr.

Joseph Clinton Schrock, Sr., 68 of Springfield passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 in Cox Hospital South.

Joseph was born August 6, 1939 to Urias and Elizabeth (Chupp) Schrock, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Alma Mast and Wilma Schrock.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Schrock; his children and their spouses, Joseph and Shannon Schrock, Jr., Emma and Bill Hahn, Betty and Ed Maloney, James and Janet Schrock, John and Deborah Schrock; his brothers, Clarence Schrock, Harvey Schrock, Marvin Schrock, Urias Schrock, Jr. and Henry Schrock; his sisters, Viola Yoder and Mary Hochstetler; 21 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He earned his GED at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona in 1992. He loved his wife and family, his church, Arizona, golfing, his little dog Clyde, playing his guitar and singing.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday December 14, 2007 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.