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- Obit: Bloomington Pantagraph Thursday, December 11, 2003
FISHER -- Albert E. Schrock, 67, formerly of Fisher, died Saturday morning (Dec. 6, 2003) while riding his bicycle in Bangkok, Thailand.
He was an avid outdoorsman, sports enthusiast, world traveler, and supporter of his local church in Bangkok. He was a Vietnam veteran, and after retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, he spent a career with the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. Following retirement from a career with the State Department, he returned to the American Embassy in Bangkok where he was serving as information security officer with a support contractor.
After memorial services in the Bangkok Evangelical Church today, a military funeral and burial are tentatively planned for Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Albert was born in Fisher on Aug. 24, 1936, to Elmer and Mabel Zehr Schrock.
He is survived by his wife, Maryanne Schrock of Bangkok; four children from a previous marriage: Kay Kern, Roswell, Ga.; Jonathan Schrock, Watertown, Wis.; Joel Schrock, Okeechobee, Fla.; and Kristi Weyker, Milwaukee, Wis.; and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Eileen Heiser Schrock, St. Louis, Mo.; and four brothers and sisters: Harley Schrock, Crystal River, Fla.; Janet Heiser Hatch, St. Louis, Mo.; Philip Schrock, Arlington, Va.; and Dr. Emily Schrock Bray, Greenville, N.C.
Albert's written wish was that he would be remembered as "a sinner, saved by grace."
Al’s military awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, First Class; and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
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1936 - 2003 (67 years)
