Thomas L. Mock
Thomas L. Mock, age 71, of Quincy, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1949 in Quincy, IL the son of Howard and Marilyn (Thrasher) Mock. He married Patricia Schlipmann on May 4, 1974. She survives.
Tom was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Tom worked for Klingner and Associates for nearly 50 years.
Tom enjoyed woodworking and loved to cook, especially grilling. He also greatly loved his dog, ‘Morty’.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Cassandra Gresco and her husband Kory of Wentzville, MO, Laura Mock of Quincy and Zachery Mock also of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Preston, Emry and Ella Gresco.
SIBLINGS: Susan Meyer, Robert Mock and his wife Sharon, Stephen Mock and his wife Pat, Ann Moody and her husband Paul, Richard Mock and his wife Patti, Teresa Scott and her husband John, Joan Sparrow and her husband Robert, and Tamara Selsor and her husband Richard.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff of Blessing Hospital ICU.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the National Guard Honor Detail and the American Legion Post #37. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Memorials may be made for Masses in Tom’s memory, the Wounded Warrior Project, Fishing for Freedom or to Special Olympics. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tom was such a blessing to work with. He was always willing to help, no matter what had to be done. And he did it with a cheerful attitude. After retirement, when I would be walking along College Street, often he would be driving by, honking the horn and hollering out the window at us. And he always seemed to know when Klingner was having a cookout and would show up to shoot the breeze. Will miss him and his fun attitude immeasurably. My sympathy to the family for their loss.
Tom was a great mentor to me as a young engineer. He showed me many things from the great many years of experience he had accumulated. I especially remember his fondness for growing hot chilli peppers in his garden. He will be sorely missed for his humor, work ethic, and loyalty. He was a great man with a wonderful family.
The entire Mock Family, Sincere Condolences. Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
To all the Mocks. So sorry to hear this news. Thinking and praying for you.
The CB class of 1967 has lost another great friend and classmate. Our sincere condolences to his wife and family. God Bless
Tom was an exceptional man with a ready smile and a heart of gold. My heartfelt condolences to his family and too all that were blessed to know him.
Pati and children, was sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this grief journey.
Thoughts and prayers for the whole Mock extended family. We enjoyed conversations with Tom at family gatherings. He will be missed.
Mock Family: You have my sincere sympathy for your loss. I thought a lot of Tom and will miss seeing him at church.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Mock family.
So sorry for your loss, my condolences to all the family! Prayers for peace and comfort.
What a nice man. He will be missed.
My condolences and prayers to the family. Tom was a good friend and high school classmate. He will be remembered as loyal and always good for a laugh.
My condolences to the Mock family. I did not know Tom personally, I would see him at mass with Laura most every Sunday morning. Prayers of peace & comfort to you all.
Memories of “Muckins” from a long time ago. We were fast friends in those days; sorry we lost touch. Rest In Peace, Tom. Condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss. Tom was a great coworker and great guy! I enjoyed my time working with him at Klingner.
God bless you all. What a special man he was. Sending hugs and prayers to everyone!