Gerald W. Stocker, age 68, of Bad Axe passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Scheurer Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer.
He was born March 12, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late William N. and Arlene (Smith) Stocker.
Gerry was united in marriage to Elaine Knoblock on September 27, 1969 at the Bad Axe United Presbyterian Church.
He graduated from Bad Axe High and served in the Army Reserves. Gerry enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, repairing two-way radios, playing bass guitar with The Fifth Gear Band and going to the casinos.
Gerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elaine; his loving children, William (Lisa) Stocker and their sons, Ethan and Gavin of North Port, FL, and Renee (Ty) Anderson and their son Chase of Whitmore Lake, MI; a sister, Joy Krajenka of Bad Axe; sisters in-law, Geri (Walt) Mayer of Ann Arbor , Carolyn Knoblock of Mexico and Roxanne (Dan) Braden of Bad Axe; brothers in-law, Judge Richard (Christine) Knoblock of Port Austin and Randy Knoblock of Royal Oak; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Stocker; in-laws, Michael and Irene Knoblock, Robert Knoblock and Suzanne Knoblock.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com