Edward Henry Brock, eldest son of William Walker and Elizabeth (Wehrman) Brock, was born February 9, 1885 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. He departed this life on July 2, 1965, at Sunset Haven in Curtis, Nebraska, at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 23 days.

In 1891 Ed moved with his parents to Stockville where he grew to manhood. He was later united in marriage to Inez May Metcalf on Feb. 19, 1906. They subsequently made their home on a farm near Farnam, Nebraska. In July 1927, Ed and Inez welcomed their niece, Frances, into their home and lovingly reared her to womanhood.

On February 19, 1956, they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home near Farnam.

After the death of his wife, Inez, on November 9, 1960, he purchased a small home in Farnam and resided there until due to ill health he entered Sunset Haven in Curtis. He remained there until his death.

Preceding him in death were his wife; Inez, his mother and father; three sisters, Grace, Mabel and Florence; and two brothers, Robert and Everett.

He leaves to mourn his passing a daughter, Mrs. Frances Ralston of Stockville; six grandchildren, Mrs. Alice Hinton of Denver, Colo., and John, LeeWayne, Connie, Kenneth, and Linda Ralston of Stockville; one great grandchild, Sheri Hinton of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Ochs of Hartford, Wis. and Mrs. Edna Toberer of Eustis; two brothers, William of Grand Island and Ivan of Farnam; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the Methodist Church in Farnam on Tuesday, July 6, 1965. Interment was in the Farnam Cemetery.