Ohlen Brock Obituary

Ohlen Ray Brock

Oct 7, 1957 - May 9, 2025

Huron, formerly of Bellevue

Ohlen Ray Brock, 67, of Huron, formerly Bellevue, passed away peacefully from complications of multiple myeloma Friday, May 9, 2025, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born October 7, 1957, in Hamilton to Mary and Roy Brock.

He grew up in East Danville, Ohio, near Hillsboro. He graduated valedictorian of the class of 1975 from Whiteoak High School in Mowrystown, Ohio. His death occurred shortly before their 50-year class reunion. Ohlen attended Ohio Northern University, graduating in 1980 with a pharmacy degree. He owned Leonard's Pharmacy in Bellevue for several years. He worked 30 years for Walmart as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager, retiring May 3, 2024, from the Norwalk store. He was a people person and loved his coworkers and customers.

Ohlen was a strong Christian, serving as an elder, financial officer, Sunday School teacher, and Missions chairman, and served on the board of Obediah's Hope Equine Ministry.

Ohlen loved to travel, especially on cruises, where he enjoyed many seafood dishes. His favorite trip was an African Safari in 2023. He was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, Bearcats and FC Cincinnati fan. His latest team was the Cleveland Monsters Hockey team. Ohlen was a wonderful son, husband, father, and the very best grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, (Margaret) Elaine (Markley) Brock. They married July 31, 1982, in Marysville. Also surviving are two sons, Adam Barrett (Rachel) Brock of South Lyon, Michigan, and Major Nathan David (Sarah) Brock serving in Eastern Europe. Ohlen had four granddaughters, Evelyn Grace, Lydia Anne, Beatrice Mauve, and Anastasia Sophia Brock. He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise (Mathews) Brock Roberts; his brother, Patrick (Lori) Brock of Hillsboro; a sister-in-law, Debbie Brock, and brothers-in-law, David (Kathy) Markley and Bruce (Susan) Markley. Ohlen also had a bonus family, Dr. Eli (Karoline) Ross; and four grand buddies, E.J., Luka, Jeffrey, and Peter Ross.

Ohlen was preceded in death by his father, Roy Edward Brock; his oldest brother, Michael Barrett Brock; and his in-laws, Margaret and David Markley Sr.

Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. Sunday May 18, 2025, at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue, and from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday May 19, 2025, at First Christian Church, 3410 Hayes Ave, Sandusky. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. A luncheon at the church will follow the funeral. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Bellevue Cemetery, Cherry Street, Bellevue.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to First Christian Church.