Roger W. Stock

Roger W. Stock, 85, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 19th, at 11:00 AM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Karla Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the church cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Roger Wayne Stock was born May 9, 1939, in Waukon, IA, the son of Reuben Simon and Luella Caroline (Nagel) Stock. He baptized and confirmed at Zalmona Presbyterian Church, where he was a lifetime member. Country school started as a challenge for him, as his family only spoke German at home and Roger did not know English; his teacher made him stand in the corner until he learned. Roger graduated from Waukon High School and in October of 1957, enlisted in the Army Reserves, serving a year before being honorably discharged. Roger was a lifelong farmer and worked his parents' farm in Ludlow Township, raising chickens, calves, and crops; though he retired in 1995, he continued to live on the farm until moving into Waukon in 2020. On August 7, 1976, Roger married Carol Jean Thompson at Zalmona; Carol passed away in 2003.

Roger loved classic cars, particularly his blue Cadillac convertible, and belonged to the Allamakee Auto Club, driving in parades and going on rides. In the fall of 2003, he called up Linda (Bublitz) Manning to ask if she wanted to ride with him in the upcoming parade, and the pair have been together ever since. They spent 15 winters in Panama City Beach, FL. Roger also enjoyed boating on the Mississippi and attending family fish fries.

He is survived by his significant other Linda Manning of Waukon; nephew Eric VanVliet of Decorah, IA, nieces: Suzanne (Ron) Rowe of Whitehall, MT, and Lea Ann VanVliet of Decorah; great-nephews Ryder and Colt Rowe; a great-great-niece and nephew; cousin Shirley Brainard of Waukon; three stepsons: Brian (Amy) Manning of Ossian, IA, and Scott (Jill) and Glenn (Jodie) Manning, both of Waukon; nine step-grandchildren: Libby, Abby, Zack, Jordan, Hope, Makayla, Sabrina, Whitney, and Jessie; step-niece and nephew: Breanna and Brandon; and brothers-in-law: Roger and Kevin (Sue) Bublitz.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; wife Carol; and his sister Beverly (Larry) Whittle.

Casketbearers are Eric VanVliet, Roger and Kevin Bublitz, Gerald Brink, Scott Willger, Kenny Klepper, and John Opfer.