Gerald Eugene Rock

June 14, 1933 – August 19, 2022

Jerry (Rocky) Rock, age 89, was born in St. Libory, NE at the family farm. He passed away peacefully with his wife and family surrounding him with love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald M. and Agnes Rock, sister Mary Frances (Fritzi), son Gerald G. (Gary), and daughter Kimberly (Kim) Ruggio. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sandra (Sandy) Rock, son Kevin (Kris), daughter Jennifer (Wayne), and son Matthew (Donna), brother Daniel (Shauna), grandchildren Bethany Eloot, Sheena Biodrowski, Ryan Dudney, Anthony Ruggio, Alex Rock, Chase Rock, Murphy Grimsley, Matthew M. Rock, and Zerlina Yingling, 5 great grandchildren plus one soon to be born, and many beloved cousins.

Jerry graduated from St. Mary’s catholic high school in Grand Island and promptly joined the Air Force, serving 4 years during the Korean War and at beginning of Vietnam receiving a Good Conduct, Korean Service, and National Defense medal. He was stationed in Japan 2 ½ years. On Return to stateside duty, he met and married Sandra Clary at Ardmore A.F.B. Chapel in Ardmore, OK. He worked on his father’s feed yard and other endeavors until he started his own company. He and Sandy, with family, operated Roche Inc. Copy Centers until 1994 when it was sold. They were members of St Columbkille Catholic Church in Papillion. He was a member of the American Legion in Papillion and VFW in Millard. He enjoyed time with family most, working on his garden and pond, and all the travels earned while in business.

A graveside service for Gerald will be held Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, donations to be sent to St Columbkille Catholic Church or Lamb of God Lutheran Church

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Rock family.