Gilbert “Gib” D. Stock, 74, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in his home.
He was born May 24, 1940, in Kokomo, IN, to Harry O. and Edith (Fenn) Stock.
Gib was an associate member of FOP Lodge 75, member of the Five Horsemen Club in Michigan City, IN, and a past member of American Legion Post 37 in Michigan City. He honorably served in the Air Force from July 1959 to November 1966. He was an avid fisherman.
On Aug. 1, 1969, in Niles, MI, he married Patricia (Noland) Stock, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Teresia K. (Don) Sapp Ganger and Matthew E. (Angel) Stock; one sister, Arlene E. Stock; three grandchildren, Zachery, Nathan and Paige; one nephew, Andrew (Leah) Stock; and close friend, Rick Sarvis.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Gary E. Stock.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Jay Carter officiating. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday from 1 p.m. until the service.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.