Olen Jay Schrock

Olen Jay Schrock, 64, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1959, in Washington to Jonas N. and Anna Viola (Yoder) Schrock. Olen married his loving wife, Juanita Mae (Kropf) Schrock on October 3, 1980.

Olen loved God and was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church. He was a brick mason by trade. Olen enjoyed singing and shared his love of music with church and family. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Family left to cherish the memories of Olen include: his wife Juanita, their children; Ruth Schrock of Harrisonburg, VA, Carolyn Schrock of Halsey, OR, Leland (Natalia) Schrock of Elida, OH, Robert (Laura) Schrock of Bloomfield, Deloris (Anthony) Smith of Elida, OH, and 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Mary Esther of Elnora, and Arlene (Luke) Rhodes of Newberry, his brothers, Thomas (Fae) Schrock of Elnora, Marvin (Pam) Schrock of Sterling, AK; sister-in-law, Fan Schrock of Loogootee, and 19 nieces and nephews.  

Olen was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Stephen Schrock.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Simon J. Graber Building, with James Yoder officiating. Visitation times are 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, June 26, and 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 27. Olen will be laid to rest in Mt. Joy Cemetery in Raglesville.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.mengfuneralhome.com.