Obituary for Dr. John Dale Brock Dr. John Dale Brock, CDR, CHC, USN (Ret.) John Dale Brock, 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Elkhart, Indiana at 10:30 a.m. at the Center for Hospice Care. Dale was born April 27, 1928 to Ira and Helen (Kane) Brock of Elkhart, Indiana. He married Marian (Eminger) Brock on August 11, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Marian, and their three children, Beth Norman, Elgin, Illinois, Linda Brock, Goshen and David (Sandra) Brock, Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his two sisters, Dorothy Riche, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Louise (Tom) Bradley, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ira and Helen Brock, as well as his brother’s, Donald Brock and Lewis Brock. Dale grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, graduating from Concord High School. He went on to graduate from Bob Jones University with a B.A. from the School of Religion. He also attended Grace Theological Seminary earning his M. Div. degree and then went on to the California Graduate School of Theology to receive his Ph.D. Dale was ordained as a minister of the Gospel on March 3, 1957 at Bethel Brethren Church in Osceola, Indiana. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after college received his commission as an officer serving over 30 years as a Chaplain. He retired with the rank of Commander. His duties took him to California, Washington, Washington DC, Great Lakes, IL, Newport, RI, Vietnam and Yokosuka, Japan. After retiring from the Navy, Dale pastored churches in California and Washington. He served 13 years with CADENCE International, a mission organization to the U.S. Military. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 9-11 a.m. at Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old CR 17, Goshen, with service following. The Rev. John Ware will officiate. Dale will be interred at Fort Custer National Cemetery located in Augusta, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Cadence International, P.O. Box 1268, Englewood, CO 80150. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dr. John Dale Brock please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUN 30. 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sugar Grove Church 58512 Old CR 17 Goshen, IN, US Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before John’s Visitation begins. Funeral Service Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUN 30. 11:00 AM Sugar Grove Church 58512 Old CR 17 Goshen, IN, US Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before John’s Funeral Service begins.
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Death notice for the town of: Goshen, state: Indiana