Ralph Hock

Ralph Clark Hock, 92 of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home.

He was born on July 5, 1929, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Eber and Rhoda (Wengert) Hock, and graduated from the Messiah Academy in Grantham, PA. Ralph married Lois Davis on May 15, 1954. She preceded him in death in 1993.

Earlier in life, Ralph was self-employed as a dairy farmer. He later worked driving dairy route supply trucks for Agway and DeLaval. In 1987, Ralph followed his call to God and became a minister of the Brethren in Christ denomination, serving in Center County for ten years. After retiring from the ministry, he worked at the local Weis Market (Cresslers).

He was a very active member of the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church, Newburg. Ralph served in many capacities over the years: deacon, treasurer, gym teacher, and coach to name a few. He was always very open and available to the church youth and acted as a positive role model and mentor.

Ralph was known to be very competitive in just about anything sports related. He enjoyed horseshoes, ping pong, basketball, and softball. He was also a PIAA Official and a Pennsylvania Senior Games horseshoe state champion.

Ralph is survived by his wife of twenty seven years, Sylvia M. (Musser) Hock, whom he married on July 30, 1994; three sons, Douglas E. Hock and wife Kathy of Shippensburg, Randall L. Hock and wife Loriann of Carlisle, Lyle R. Hock and wife Amy of St. Thomas, and Channing Nenninger of Chambersburg, who he and Lois raised from a child; nine grandchildren, Daniel, Laura, Latasha, Tyler, Corey, Courtney, Brittany, Madison, and Olivia; fifteen great grandchildren; four siblings, Ruth Gutshall and husband Kenneth of Carlisle, Louise Baer and husband Ronald of Newville, LeRoy Hock and wife Fern of Carlisle, and Carl Hock and wife Genevieve of Newville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois (Davis) Hock; a son, Jerome; and a grandson, Aaron Hock.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church, Newburg. Reverend David S. Halteman will officiate. Interment will follow in the Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday, at the church.

Ralph’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to him and his family over the years. Memorial contributions may be made to them at 2700 Luther Drive Chambersburg, PA 17202.