David H. Smock

David H. Smock, 69, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

He was born on Wednesday, October 19, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard K. Smock and late Hilda “Connie” (Zollinger) Smock. He was united in marriage to Joyce A. Bultemeier on October 18, 1974 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen and she survives.

Dave was an honorably discharged veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Vietnam.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen and served the church as a former deacon.

Dave graduated from Concordia High School in 1967. He retired from Fort Wayne Community Schools as a custodial maintenance lead man.

He was a hardworking man who rarely missed work. He loved spending time with his daughters and grandsons following his retirement and would do anything for them. Dave also enjoyed playing euchre with his family and watching I.U. Basketball and the Chicago Bears.

Dave is survived by his wife, Joyce Smock of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Angela (Larry Westendorf) Smock of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Amy (Kurt) Frecker of Hoagland, Indiana; sister, Kris Friend of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother-in-law, Jeffrey D. (Patty) Bultemeier of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and two grandsons, Carter Joseph and Cole David Frecker.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Davidson; brother-in-law, Steve Friend; and Dave’s in-laws, Richard and Jean Bultemeier.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery with graveside military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.

Family and friends will be received from 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen and from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday.

Preferred memorials are to be made to St. John Lutheran Church – 175 ^th Anniversary Mission or Wyneken Lutheran School.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Decatur.