Lucy Van Bockel
February 15, 1921 ~ December 23, 2018
Lucy VanBockel, 97, of Gettysburg, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Rev. Jeff Adel presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held one-hour prior to the service.
Lucy Rebecca Moore was born February 15, 1921 in Ree Heights, SD to Robert and Sadie (Radcliff) Moore. Her family moved to Potter County in 1932, where Lucy grew up and attended country school. She graduated from Gettysburg High School.
On December 7, 1943 she married Dick VanBockel in Pierre. After Dick returned from the war in 1945, they farmed in the Gettysburg area until 1953, when they moved to Gettysburg.
Lucy began working at the Potter County Bank in 1955, and she worked there until her retirement in 1982.
She was active in many organizations - the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, NAFTA and the Medicine Rock Senior Center. Wherever Lucy went, she greeted people with a big smile. She was always happy, enjoying life and being with people.
Survivors include one son, Neil (Sue) of Eden Prairie, MN; granddaughter, Courtney (Dustin) Anderson of Victoria, MN; grandson, Ryan (Jessica) of Wichita Falls, TX; four great grandchildren: Cambelle and Lucas Anderson and Lucy and Brooks VanBockel; three brothers: Jim, Gettysburg, Roger (Delores) Brookings, SD and Elwood, Sioux Falls; and two sisters: Alma Dutton, Pensacola, FL and Robby Bobier, Reno, NV.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; four brothers: Bernice, Charles, Myron and Don; and one sister, Ruth Gilkerson.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lucy’s arrangements.
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We are so sorry to hear Lucy passed away!!! I first got to know her while we were both working at the bank. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out! Our sympathys and prayers are with the family
I’m SO SORRY for your loss! My daughter and I always enjoyed visiting with Aunt Lucy when I’d stop to visit Grandma Umiker (Eldon’s 2nd born). She always placed us at "Lemmon", which was correct. ;0)
Our condolences to Neil & family. I remember my Aunt as a very nice lady.
Condolences to Neil and Susan and family, Lucy was so caring and lovely as I remember her…
There are not enough words to express how much I loved this dear lady. She will always be a precious memory in my heart. We are sorry for your loss and our loss but know without any doubt that this lovely soul has made her way into the arms of our Lord.
Lucy’s delightful sense of humor will be missed by us all. Lucy was always ready for the next adventure and this will be the best one yet!