The Rev. William Schock, retired priest of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, died Jan. 3 at the age of 88.

Fr. Schock was born in Albany, NY. He was educated at the diocesan school of theology and was ordained priest in 1966. Fr. Schock served parishes in Omer, Saginaw, Midland and Bridgeport, MI. In 1978, he was named vicar emeritus of St. Mark's, Bridgeport. He retired in 1978. Fr. Schock is survived by his wife, Flora, and four children.