Carl W. Brock

MASSENA CENTER – Mr. Carl W. Brock, 78, was called home to the Lord in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg after a lengthy illness.

Carl was born July 30, 1938 in Marion, Michigan, the son of the late Carl M. and Leona Johnson Brock. He attended grammar school in Bentley and Flint, Michigan, later graduating from Mount Morris High School in Mt. Morris, Michigan. In October 1956, he married Sharill Steelein in Mount Morris, Michigan, which later ended in divorce. On June 1, 1962, he married Norma M. Kieper at the First United Methodist Church in Massena with Rev. Leonard W. Owen, officiating.

While in high school, Carl worked at a local gas station in Mount Morris. After graduation, he started his career with General Motors, first working in Flint before relocating to Massena on April 6, 1959. He continued there for many years until his retirement as a millwright. Carl was a proud union man and was very active with the UAW Local 465 on various committees and once served as vice president. After his retirement, he remained active with the union, serving on the float committee and also on the solidarity committee for the annual Labor Day Parade. As a young man, he was active with the Future Farmers of America and the Boy Scouts. He served as a director on the Massena Center Cemetery Association, was a member of the Masonic Lodge #513, Elks Lodge #1702, Moose Lodge #1110, Sons of the Amvets Post #4, and Sons of the American Legion Post #79. He was formerly a member of the St. Lawrence County Motor Cycle Club, where he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He cherished the time he was able to spend outdoors – fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, gardening – especially his apple trees and asparagus – it all gave him great comfort. He also played football for the Massena Warriors for 12 years, softball with the Massena Industrial League, and fastball with North End Softball League in Cornwall. Carl also dedicated a great amount of time to his church, Grace United Methodist, as a member and trustee for many years.

Carl is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Norma; his children, Steven Carl and Kate Brock of Belle Plaine, Minnesota and Kelley Ann Fanslau of Michigan; his grandson, Kyle Fanslau of Michigan; nieces and nephews including Terry and Wayne Hanson of Cicero, who have been his caregivers for the past several months.

In addition to his parents, Carl was predeceased by his sister, Janice Ellen Bazuin and his brother, Orlan Brock.

A celebration of Carl’s life and memorial service will be held Friday, September 30th at 2:00 PM at the Grace United Methodist Church with a calling hour starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Massena Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Masonic Lodge Charities.