Colonel Edward T. Rock Sr., of Chesterfield, MO, passed away in his sleep on Nov 5 2021. He was born on Mar 2 1932 in Dixon, Il to Edward C and Alice C. Rock, being the oldest of 6.
Beloved husband of Joy Louise Rock (nee Garrett) for 63 years; dear father of Edward Jr., Kathleen, Margaret Koebbe (Terry), David and Sarah Gould (Tom); dear Grandfather to Randy Sheridan (Megan), William, Michael Koebbe (Emille) and Nikolai; Dear Great-Grandfather to Tye and Mia Sheridan; dear brother to Susan Weitzel, Kathleen McCright, Joseph (Carol), Michael, and Timothy (Connie) Rock.
Edward served 27 years in the United States Air Force. He started as an enlisted radio mechanic before applying for and being accepted into the pilot training program and retiring as a Colonel. He flew two tours in Vietnam as a member of the Wild Weasels (YGBSM/WW#185)
After retirement he became involved with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Freedom School. He became an author, took up painting, and was a passionate cook who made the most wonderful meals for his family. He was a faithful member of Ascension Parish.
He met the love of his life, Joy, in Phoenix over 63 years ago and fought to stay with her until his strength finally gave out where upon he went to be with the Lord knowing that the Lord and his family will be watching over her.
“Throw a Nickel on the Grass”
In lieu of flowers we ask donations be made to Habitat for Humanity or St. Mary’s Church of Phoenix, AZ in honor of Fr. Blaise Cronin.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO on Monday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Dearest Sarah and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless and give all of you comfort and peace knowing he has lovingly been called home.
Peace be with you
Lisa Henning
Dearest Sarah and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless and give all of you comfort and peace knowing he has lovingly been called home.
Peace be with you
Lisa Henning
Joe and I are very sorry to all of you for your loss. We are both so happy that we visited with him and you mother this past summer. Your Dad was a very courageous man. We know that you are and always have been so proud of him, as you should be. We love all of you and we will see you soon. Till then, take good care of each other.
Love to all of you, Aunt Carol
Joe and I are very sorry to all of you for your loss. We are both so happy that we visited with him and you mother this past summer. Your Dad was a very courageous man. We know that you are and always have been so proud of him, as you should be. We love all of you and we will see you soon. Till then, take good care of each other.
Love to all of you, Aunt Carol
I am so sorry for your loss sending prayers to you and your family. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend on Monday as I have to work. Keeping you in my thoughts
I am so sorry for your loss sending prayers to you and your family. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend on Monday as I have to work. Keeping you in my thoughts
Sending all our love to the great Uncle Ed and the entire Rock clan. A heroic man and an inspirational example of a life truly well and fully-lived.
With love-
Tim and Aimee Rock
Sending all our love to the great Uncle Ed and the entire Rock clan. A heroic man and an inspirational example of a life truly well and fully-lived.
With love-
Tim and Aimee Rock
Kathy and family. I just heard about your dads passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was one awesome man. He would always come in to the hearing place with a big smile on his face. I know your family is very close to each other and I hate to hear Mr Rock is no with you all anymore. Kathy I know you have a strong support system but if you ever want to talk just give me a buz, I will be there for you.
With loving memory of your father. He is not in any pain now. Love you all, Pat Wilcox
Kathy and family. I just heard about your dads passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was one awesome man. He would always come in to the hearing place with a big smile on his face. I know your family is very close to each other and I hate to hear Mr Rock is no with you all anymore. Kathy I know you have a strong support system but if you ever want to talk just give me a buz, I will be there for you.
With loving memory of your father. He is not in any pain now. Love you all, Pat Wilcox