Paul was born February 19, 1935, in Sterling, IL, the son of Joseph and Freida (Fritz) Vock. He was a 1953 graduate of Community Catholic High School in Sterling. He served in the US Army from 1955-1956 during the Korean Conflict. Paul was a lifelong farmer in the area and was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Parish in Morrison. He was a dedicated member of the Whiteside County Fair Board for 49 years, serving as President for the final 34 years of his tenure.
He is survived by four children and their mother (Mary Kay McCue), Paula (Tom) DuBois of Sterling, Ann (Michael) White of Fitchburg, WI, Phillip (Tracy) Vock of Morrison, and Andrew (Dawn) Vock of Sterling; twelve grandchildren, Katie (Dalton) Grossmann, Andrew (Nicole) DuBois, Megan (Brett) Hiner, Elizabeth White, Michelle (Dallas) Schmitt, Daniel White, Kristine (Curt) Fangman, Emily Shank, Ashley (Edgar Barrientos) Shank, Nathan Vock, Michaele (Trevan) Burn, and Abigail (Beau) Smith; and nineteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bradley Vock; his wife, Joann Vock; one sister, Nancy Kooy; and three great-grandchildren.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The visitation will follow from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Burial with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Whiteside County Fair and St. Mary’s Parish in Morrison.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
