Lawrence David DeCock

Lawrence David DeCock was born on October 17, 1921, near Ghent, to Evo and Elizabeth (Van Hee) DeCock, the youngest of nine children. On August 29, 1953, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Van Overbeke at St. Edward Catholic Church. The couple farmed and raised their family south of Minneota. Lawrence enjoyed playing cards, walking, reading, wintering in New Mexico and taking care of his farm site. He died on Friday, May 15, 2015, at the Minneota Manor in Minneota. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of Minneota, children Thomas (and Cathy) DeCock of Otter Tail, MN, Theresa (and Dan) Howe of Denver, CO, Michael (and Lori) DeCock of Hoskens, NE, grandchildren, Holly DeCock of Los Angeles, CA, Amanda (and Phil) Sass of Perham, MN, Jessica (and Adam) Rau of Rolling Hills, WY, Bobbi Lanners of Denver, CO, Dustin (and Heather) DeCock of Foley, AL, David DeCock of Hoskins, NE, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Joshua and his eight siblings.