Stanley Strock
November 14, 2016
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Stanley Bernard Strock
Des Moines
Stanley Strock, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Stanley was born on July 13, 1931 in New Jersey. Graveside service in his honor will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
Stanley proudly served his country as an Army Ranger during the Korean War. He went on to be self-employed in the auto body business from which he retired. Stanley enjoyed time spent with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, David (Susan) Strock and Debra Strock; grandchildren, Donald, Tammy, Steven, and Sarah; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorraine Krause and Sophie Jasko; and a host of extended family members and friends.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Andy Goerlitz
12/16/2016
I ran into this very interesting fellow about 12 years ago while I was attempting to serve court papers at a property in Des Moines. A man just walked right up and started asking me questions. He introduced himself as Stan Strock and we started talking ... for about an Hour. I learned ALOT about Stan that day, but I really enjoyed chatting with him. He had one of those unique personalities that one is lucky to encounter, he was quite the character. I only met you once Stan but will never forget you telling me, in your exuberant east coast accent, how you "loved to play Super Mario Brothers on an old Nintendo....Every Day!". I hope we might play it once together when I get up there. Rest in Peace Stan.
Taylor Vander Well
11/17/2016
As a staff member of the Des Moines Catholic Worker House, I saw Stanley every day that I was on shift for the last year or so. We all loved Stanley's tenacious and stubborn personality. We all knew how he wanted his coffee, what he did and didn't like to eat, his favorite place to sit, what stories he liked to tell, and just how he felt about pretty much everything haha. We will sure miss him! A lot.
Rachel and Ed Corpus
11/16/2016
We did not know Stanley as well as other people did, but he lived near us. We loved his humor and his stories about his mom and the war. Rest in peace.
Roy Mikesell
11/16/2016
I've known the Strock family for years,I looked up to Stanley as he was a stern,strong headed family man that would do just about do any thing in the world for anyone that was willing to do for themselves!
Greg Lowe
11/16/2016
I lived down the street from Stan many years ago, Stan helped my family out in many ways, I have many fond memories of him, many found him strange or odd, I found him to be very caring, knowledgeable, and very opionated, So rest in peace Stan you will always be in my family's heart.
Liz Vande Kieft
11/15/2016
I met Mr. Stock this year in April at the Catholic Worker House. What an interesting and lively soul! He shared some stories and kept a group of us laughing. We commented on his full head of hair and he seemed pleased and proud. I am so sorry for your loss, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest is peace, Stanley.