Walter Owen Schrock, age 73, of both Congress, Arizona and Dolores, Colorado, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, July 16, 2012 after a very courageous battle against cancer. Walt was born on December 19, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, youngest child of the late George and Elizabeth Schrock. Walt graduated from Coventry High School and The Ohio State University. He spent the majority of his career with Marion Power Shovel/ Dresser Industries in Marion, Ohio and retired from Galion Dump Bodies in Winesburg, Ohio in 2002. Walt was a fun, hardworking man who loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He also was an outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and hunting. He had an unwavering faith in God and was a member of Wickenburg Bible Fellowship. Following Walt’s retirement, he became a full-time RVer spending the winter months in Congress, Arizona and the summer months in Dolores, Colorado. During the summer, Walt enjoyed working at Mesa Verde National Park. He will be greatly missed by his children, Robin and Russ (Joan) Schrock; step-children, Kathy (Troy) Saladin and Kelly (Josh) Bowcott; grandchildren, Spencer, Ian, and Hunter Schrock, Mason and Logan King, Britni Saladin, and Zachery and Hannah Bowcott; siblings, Jeanette Oser and Robert (Virginia) Schrock; previous wives, Anita Myers and Jo Schrock; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Per Walt’s wishes, a private family service will be held in Columbus, Ohio. A public service celebrating Walt’s life will be held at a later date in Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walt’s memory to Wickenburg Bible Fellowship, P.O. Box 21598, Wickenburg, Arizona 85358.
Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL. Family encourages friends to share a favorite memory of Walt or offer condolences at www.schoedinger.com.
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