Ohlen Ray Brock

Ohlen Ray Brock, 67, of Huron, formerly Bellevue, passed away peacefully from complications of multiple myeloma on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Promedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born October 7, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio 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 Mowreystown, 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, Ohio for several years.  He worked 30 years for Walmart as 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 Elder, Financial officer, Sunday School teacher, Missions chairman and served on the board of Obediah’s Hope Equine Ministry.

Ohlen loved to travel, especially cruises where he enjoyed the many seafood dishes.  His favorite trip was an African Safari in 2023.  He was a lifelong Cincinnati fan of the Reds, Bengals, Bearcats and FC Cincinnati. 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 on July 31, 1982 in Marysville, Ohio. 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 and his brother Patrick (Lori) Brock of Hillsboro, Ohio.   Also 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 on Sunday May 18, 2025 from 2 until 6 p.m. at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue and from 10 until 11 A.M. on Monday May 19, 2025 at First Christian Church, 3410 Hayes Ave, Sandusky. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. A luncheon at the church will follow the funeral.  The graveside service will be at 2:00P.M. At Bellevue Cemetery, Cherry Street, Bellevue.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church.