Schock, Milbert
Milbert Schock
Milbert Schock was peacefully ushered to Heaven on Monday, April 27th, 2026, at the age of 97 years.
Born November 14th, 1928 to Hilda and Johannes Schock in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Milbert was the eighth of ten Schock children. Along with Loretta’s ten siblings and their spouses, Milbert and Loretta cultivated great relationships with our aunts and uncles, forming close lifelong friendships beyond simple family ties. Countless holiday occasions were spent celebrating with extended family. Milbert and Loretta were a hospitable couple who enjoyed deep connections with many of their farming peers and church community. The Schock farm became a hub of friend and family gatherings.
Milbert farmed all of his life, an upbringing that taught his children and grandchildren many valuable lessons. He exemplified hard work and perseverance. His farming career began in the Glenbain District, where his father homesteaded. In 1967, he, Loretta, and their family relocated to their farm in the Rural Municipality of Baildon where they farmed until their retirement. The farm they built was not only a workplace, it was a loving home and a special place for connections with family and friends.
Milbert was dedicated to Jesus his entire life. His sincere, abiding, and steadfast faith, and his love for God and others, impacted all those around him, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He set an example for us all through his dedicated service to the Free Methodist Church, Aldersgate College, and Share Word Global (The Gideons), and through his extreme generosity towards a multitude of charities. He faced the challenges and joys of life with tenacious faith, peaceful acceptance, graciousness, humor, a warm smile, and an infectious giggle.
Milbert retired from full-time farming in 2007, but continued to support David and Janet, operating farm equipment, driving grain trucks, and running for parts, until 2014 at the age of 86. We were so grateful and happy that, in his retirement, Gordon McIver encouraged Milbert to take up golf. He enjoyed golfing as often as five days a week, (but never on a Sunday!), with many family and friends. His last round was October 4th, 2025.
He was predeceased by the love of his life, M. Loretta Schock (née: Kowalsky). Milbert is survived by his children: Roch, Richard, Karen, David, and Murray, their spouses, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. A. Waldner and the Moose Jaw Palliative Care nurses who gave not only Dad, but also our family, incredible support these past weeks. We have come to love and appreciate Miriam and her professional, compassionate staff at Marcie Private Care Home where Dad spent his last months. It has been a blessing to witness people of different faiths coming together in spiritual harmony as Dad transitioned from earth to heaven.
A Celebration of Milbert’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at First Free Methodist Church, 375 Hochelaga St. W. in Moose Jaw, SK. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Milbert’s name may be made to First Free Methodist Church, Box 1294, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P9, One Mission Society, PO Box 1457, Burlington, ON L7L 6A3, or Shareworld Global, PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
I hauled liquid fertilizer to his farm. When I stopped to see if I was in the right place, I asked, Are you Mr. Schlock? He looked up at me and said The name’s Milbert!
My sensire condolences to the Milbert Schock family! May the good lord continue to strengthen entire family .
Roch, Richard, Karen, David,Murray and Families; our sincere condolences on Milbert’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend. I’m sure the many memories you have of happy years with him will ease your sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Darla and Lloyd
We expend our sincerely condolences to each of the family. I have never forgotten the kindness and grace that your mom and dad extended to me many years ago. Your dad was a great man.
Mr. Schock was one of the finest men I have known.
Rest eternal grant him O Lord
And may light perpetual shine upon him. +
Heartfelt condolences to all the family.
We were saddened to hear that Milbert had passed. We were neighbors for years and we send our sincere condolences to the entire Schock family.
David, Janet, and family – so sorry to hear about your loss. We’re thinking about you. Take care.
Dwayne and I send our sincere condolances to your family. I always looked forward to seeing Uncle Milbert at church. A couple years ago while shopping at Costco in Nanimo, I got talking to a couple from the same area as your family farmed. Surprisingly, they knew him and remembered a time when he was called “Penny”. I too remember him as Uncle Penny when I first got to know him.
I was pleased when I found out that our grandson Andrew had a connection with your family at the church he served at for a short time. The fact that we meet our cousins in these circles is, I believe, an answer to the prayers of our parents and grandparents, which we share.God help us follow their example.
I pray that God’s presence and peace will surround you as you say “Good-bye” to a much loved father and grandfather.
Joan
Sincere condolences from Diane & Hal Hoover, Judi & Dennis Moreton, Syd and Vi Schock, and Brian Schock. I remember many times when we would go to Milbert and Loretta’s place for lunch after church on Sunday mornings. Muriel and Loretta would play a game of Scrabble on the kitchen table while Milbert and Sam would sit in the livingroom talking although I think Sam fell asleep a number of times. I finally convinced Mom and Loretta to let me play Scrabble with them at the age of 13. Syd and Brian would play outside with Roch, Rick and Karen. Those were days of fun on the farm. Milbert and Loretta were true soulmates!
Dear Milbert and Loretta were a wonderful couple we got to know growing up in Glen Blaine area.
We have many fond memories of them
Our sympathy to the family
Sharon Judy Aldeen and Janet
“ Waldner “
Roch and siblings: I’d seriously planned to attend your dad’s home going celebration and was reading the obituary just now to get the details only to find it was today and not on Monday as I’d been thinking. Sure got my wires crossed somewhere and am I ever sorry. Your mom and dad were stellar examples of what a godly legacy is all about and I’m personally most gratified to have had that calibre aunt and uncle in your folks. Blessings on each of you.