Jonathan G. Brock

Jonathan G. Brock, 69, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born August 24, 1947, in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of Guy J. Brock, who preceded him in death, and Blanche (Buffenbarger) Butler, who survives in Ossian, Indiana. On April 9, 1999, he married Dianne M. (Boyd) Brock, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include three children, Ruth Ann Brock of Van Wert, Heather (Ronald) Harsh of Paulding, and Beth Anne (Henry) Brooks of Van Wert; a sister, Ardella Nettle of Decatur, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

John was a truck driver for many years with ELS Freight in Cloverdale and GLM Transport before retiring. He is now driving his big rig in the sky for Jesus. He attended Grace Bible Church in Van Wert.

John served his country as a United States Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed genealogy and spending time with his family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Stuart Wyatt officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family for expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.