Rocker obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana 

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Rocker, Henry Octave, Jr.     16 Feb 2004    Mar 2004    Don Johnson

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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on:  2/16/2004

ROCKER, HENRY OCTAVE JR. 
Owner and President of H. Rocker Electric Company, Henry Octave Rocker Jr., 73, 
died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. A native of New 
Orleans, he was a longtime resident of Metairie before retiring to Hammond. He 
was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Men of Providence and Paul E. Boyd 
Marine Corp. Detachment. He was a U.S. Marine who served his country during the 
Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Alberta Ruth Stigler Rocker; two 
sons, Henry Albert Rocker and Michael Alan Rocker; five daughters, Mary R. 
Gramlich, Peggy R. Wilson, Kim R. Edwards, Judy R. Vitrano and Pamela R. Wesley; 
one brother, Dr. Raymond Rocker; two sisters, Mildred R. Lipps and Lillian R. 
Broussard; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death 
by one son, David Patrick Rocker; and his parents, Henry and Stella Quinn Rocker. 
Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 until Mass at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. 
Milton Reisch. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3636 S. I-10 Service 
Road, Metairie, LA 70001. 

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