Gerald Lee Brock 91, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home. Gerald was born January 7, 1934 in Norborne, MO, son of the late Essie and Myron Brock. He graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1952. On March 26, 1955, he married Marion Ziolkowski. Gerald worked several jobs, including Quaker Oats, Dugdale Packing Plant, Seaman & Schuske, and Moffett Nursery. He enjoyed wood working, working in his garden, and going fishing. He was also a 3rd Degree Mason with the Saxton Masonic Lodge.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Brock, his parents, son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Shelly Brock, siblings, Claude Brock, Willa Mae Brock, and Mary Ellen Kibbey. Survivors include: children, Mark (Kathy) Brock of St. Joseph and Elaine (Ed) Parks of Midland, TX, siblings, Norris "Bud" Brock of St. Joseph and Elnora Miller of Gladstone, MO, grandchildren, Mike (Amanda), Mindy (David), Elisha (Chris), Eric (Adrian), Susan, Jeff (Jill), 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.
