"Gary, you were such a blessing to me and many others at IMS (and beyond). I'll remember your passion for life, your faithfulness to God, and your warmth and generous spirit. You will be missed and I am thankful to have shared time on this earth with you."
In loving memory of
Gary Duane Schrock
January 15, 1965 - July 4, 2020
GARY DUANE SCHROCK
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Gary D. Schrock, 55, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in East Union Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Valley Bible Camp in Muscatine. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Calvary Church in Muscatine. Visitation will follow the service, and will carry on until 8:30 p.m., at the church.
Gary was born on January 15, 1965, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Robert and Ruby Miller Schrock. He married Joy Lynn Sissel on August 31, 1991, at Calvary Baptist Church in Muscatine.
Gary graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended one year at Bethany College. He worked as the community liaison for New Hope Foundation. Gary was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church and Calvary Church. He loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, teaching Bible Study, mentoring, photography, acting, networking within the local community, listening to Bluegrass music, and exploring the outdoors with his wife.
Gary will be waiting for his wife, Joy; two sons, Davis Robert Schrock and Caleb Logan Schrock; one daughter, Betsy Aguilar Schrock; one granddaughter, River Schrock; three brothers, Allen Schrock, Norman Schrock, and Dallas Schrock; two sisters, Norma Schrock and Alice Schrock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Gail Schrock.
Tributes
"Gary, my cousin. I remember him being born and growing up as a child. Me being older, I left Kalona and didn't see him much. Living in Washington, DC, 1973-74; my husband, Lloyd, was an avid watcher of the Tonight show & Johnny Carson. One night, Lloyd woke me up to ask if I knew Gary Schrock of Kalona, Iowa? Yes, he's my cousin. Gary had written the Tonight show with a question about Hoss from the TV show Bonanza. I was so excited that I knew someone and was related to them, that Johnny Carson had mentioned on his show. I believe they also did a skit on the show. What a night to remember. Thank you GARY. Rest in peace. You will be missed. Say "Hello" to Lloyd when you see him in heaven. Elaine (Allensworth) Martin"
"Gary, thank you for being a man who loved, followed, and honored Jesus. We are so blessed to have had you as a friend. We'll meet again. Until then, we will honor you by honoring the God you loved and served. To Him be the glory. Jardims"
"To Joy and your children...so saddened by the news of Gary passing away. My prayers are with you and Gary's extended brothers and sisters. I haven't seen in him in probably 20 years but I always enjoyed his friendly smile and his ability to make you laugh. Great man with a great heart full of love for friends and family and God. May you continue to feel the comfort of God's loving arms. May peace be with you...Carol Otto Cornwell"
"Joy - keeping you in thoughts and prayers at this sad time. HUGS! Beth Elshoff"
"gary, my cousin and my mom's nephew, was always a kind-hearted person, when we visited my mom's family in iowa as kids. his mom and dad were two of my favorites as well. i haven't seen him often as adults, but know from reading what others have said, he was the same caring person. i'm sorry for your loss joy, and will pray for you, your two sons, and new granddaughter. "
"Gary, was one of our prayer partners. We enjoyed our prayer sessions. Oz had just called the week before to check on him. Such a sweet man of God who always witnessed Jesus Christ. Enjoyed working with him at Salvation Army and the prayer sessions he held there to pray for Muscatine.. Well done. We will miss him. Our condolences to his family. Oz & Niki Malcolm"
"Gary was such a kind and decent man and genuinely cared for others. His love for Christ and his family was evident in his words and deeds. "
"Gary will truly b missed. He was my Bible Study Leader & learned so much during that time. He was funny & had his own way of bringing u into the conversation which made u feel at ease. My thoughts & prayers are with Joy & family"
"I remember working with him at Hy Vee. Great guy who always had a smile and a kind word for every person he was around. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. May your grief pass gently, and tears be replaced with gladness."
"Our sympathy to the Schrock family. We enjoyed getting to know Gary when he was a young boy growing into a man. I can still see and hear his infectious laugh. Gary will be missed Bob and Dorothea Moberly"
"Gary impacted SO many lives over the years both as the genuine caring person he was and as an ambassador for Christ. His absence will create such a void not just in your family but also in the Church and community. Our heartfelt condolences to Joy and the family. Bill and Robin Craig"