NAPPANEE – Brad L. “Rocky” Hockert, 50, of 1005 Parkwood Drive, Nappanee, died at 12:23 p.m. July 26, 2011, in South Bend Memorial Hospital, from injuries suffered in a scooter accident July 18 in Nappanee.
He was born Jan. 29, 1961, in Elkhart, to Fred and Linda Stump Hockert, who survive in Nappanee.
He graduated from Aux Chandel, Elkhart. He was a member of Indiana Ultimate Wings Cheer Group for special needs the last two years. They completed in state events and the World Championships at Disney World in 2010. He attended social functions at ADEC, Elkhart. He worked at Rite Choice for many years and Fairmont, Harbor Craft and Tiara. He was an honorary member of the Nappanee Fire Dept.
Also surviving are a sister, Beth (and spouse Brad) Sechrist, Nappanee.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nappanee Missionary Church with Pastors Dave Engbrecht and Joe Focht officiating. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements.
***** Memorials may be made to Nappanee Police, Fire and EMS.
