David Bockrath obituary: David Bockrath's Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
David "Cork/Boomer" Bockrath
1944 - 2019
In Memory Of
David "Cork/Boomer" Bockrath
1944 - 2019
Cork served as a paramedic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star. Throughout the years, Cork worked for Ohio Bell and on the oil rigs as a commercial deep sea diver in New Orleans for Taylor Diving. He returned to Ohio and became a paramedic and Fireman for the City of Dayton, retiring in 2012.
Cork enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf, and was a member of the Dayton Ski Club and the Shamrock Club.
Cork will be missed by his two brothers, Dennis (Shea) Bockrath and Randy (Debbie) Bockrath; aunt, Joan Bockrath; nephew, Logan; niece, Alicia; and many cousins.
Family will receive friends Monday, January 28, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Burial to follow the service at the Dayton National Cemetery.
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Cork served as a paramedic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star. Throughout the years, Cork worked for Ohio Bell and on the oil rigs as a commercial deep sea diver in New Orleans for Taylor Diving. He returned to Ohio and became a paramedic and Fireman for the City of Dayton, retiring in 2012.
Cork enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf, and was a member of the Dayton Ski Club and the Shamrock Club.
Cork will be missed by his two brothers, Dennis (Shea) Bockrath and Randy (Debbie) Bockrath; aunt, Joan Bockrath; nephew, Logan; niece, Alicia; and many cousins.
Family will receive friends Monday, January 28, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Burial to follow the service at the Dayton National Cemetery.
To share a memory of Cork/Boomer or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, January 28, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
4104 Needmore Road
Dayton, OH 45424
Directions & Map
Service
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:00am
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
4104 Needmore Road
Dayton, OH 45424
Directions & Map
Interment
Dayton National Cemetery
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family