He was born in Middlebury, Indiana to Rev. Homer and Mrs. Bessie Schrock on September 19, 1923. At age 16 he began dating the love of his life, Betty Hilton, and they were married on February 12, 1944. They were married for 76 years before her passing in 2020.
Don served in Norway during World War II, then worked as an estimator for Adams & Westlake and Miller Steel in Elkhart, Indiana. After retirement he and Betty traveled throughout the United States in their motorhome, eventually living at Crooked River Ranch in Oregon and later in Tucson, Arizona. In 2011 they moved to Royal Park Place in Zeeland.
He was a member of Maranatha CRC in Holland. Don was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, a sister, his son, Tom, and 3 grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Warren Harding, his sister-in-law, Shirley Carmien, of Sisters, Oregon, a granddaughter, and several nieces.
A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.
