Michael J. Prock

November 25, 1925 - October 22, 2014

Michael Joseph Prock, age 88, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Merrill, WI to Martin and Catherine (Hubley) Prock. Michael married Lorraine Knutson on Jan. 16, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI, and celebrated 66 years of marriage. In 1947, Michael along with his father and brother John started Prock & Sons Funeral Home and Ambulance Service, serving the Eau Claire area for 45 years, retiring in 1992. Michael was very active in his community and was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He also served as chairman of the finance committee for Immaculate Conception and later was director of finance for the Diocese of La Crosse. Mike traveled the world with his wife Lorraine and good friends, Dave and Jean Mickelson as well as Pat and the late Russ Johnson. Mike and Lorraine took great pleasure in visiting and supporting the children at Lac Courte Oreilles Mission School. Michael will be greatly missed by his seven sons, Michael (Songkum), of Seoul Korea, Steven (Gail) of Chippewa Falls WI, Patrick (Allana) of Eau Claire WI, John (Kathleen) of Eau Claire WI, Jeffery (Sue Ogden) of Eau Claire WI, David (Linda) of Fall Creek WI and James (Linda) of Chippewa Falls WI. He also leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, a brother John (Mary) Prock of Asheville NC, as well as several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Catherine Prock, his wife Lorraine, three great-grandchildren; Lane, Riley and Karsen Prock, sister Virginia Irmiter and an infant sister Catherine. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church in Eau Claire, with Reverend George Thayikuzhithottu of Sacred Heart-St. Patrick’s officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Eau Claire. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.