Joseph J. Krock, 88, of Kenton passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
He was born on March 4, 1932 to the late Carl and Ethel (Coons) Krock.
On Jan. 11, 1949, Joe married Emma Moore and she survives along with two children; Gary (Emma) Krock of The Villages, Fla., and John (Vickie) Krock of Kenton. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Chad Mullet, Mandy (Scott) Sedlak, Amber (Todd) Rogers, Micah Krock, Lori Camillo-Grant, Troy (Jessica) Camillo, Kris Krock, Justin (Kelli) Krock, Mindy (Ben) Hensel, 19 great grandchildren and a sister, Susie Holtzberger of Bellefontaine.
Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Joy “Tootie” Mullet, son, Daniel “Dan” Krock, brother, Lowell Krock and sister, Phyllis “Tillie” Oates.
Joe worked for Rockwell International and also owned the Country Store Antique Shop in Kenton for many years. He was a founding member of the Gene Autry Days and was also a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Joe raised horses and served on the Hardin County Mounted Police. He also enjoyed collecting cowboy memorabilia. Joe was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.
A private funeral will be held and burial will be in Belle Center Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home, Kenton.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Joe to the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting stoutcrates.com.