Ron J. Shockey
Ron J. Shockey, 77, Silver Lake, passed at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1938, in Grant County, to Robert and Rosa Jane (Rich) Shockey. He married on June 10, 1956 in Marian, Indiana to Nancy Bradford, she survives. He was a carpenter, building houses around Tippy Lake and North Manchester. He had also worked for Foster Forbes Glass of Marian, for several years.
He was a graduate of Marian High School in 1956 and also from business management school in Hartford, Conn. He enjoyed making toys for the Shriners Hospital for Children and Riley Children’s Hospital. The family of Ron would like to say a special thank you for all the care that was given to him by Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice.
He is survived by his wife: Nancy Shockey, Silver Lake; daughter: Karen Eis, Point Isabelle, Texas; son: Ronald (Sherri) Shockey II, North Manchester; father: Robert Shockey, Point Isabelle, Texas; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother: Rosa Jane Shockey; daughter: Katherine Morris.
By Ron’s request, there will be no services planned at this time. Arrangement are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.