Delbert "Del" Brock Jr., 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Delbert was born on August 16, 1951, in La Porte, IN, to Delbert and Sally (Hubbard) Brock, Sr.

On June 3, 1974, in La Porte, he married Marilyn Blankenship who survives. Also surviving are his son, Douglas Brock of La Porte; siblings, Dennis Brock of La Porte, Phyllis Bendicks of Valparaiso, Elaine Cox of League City, TX, Debbie Pinkerton of Huntington, IN, and Becky Myers of Waco, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Delbert was a CNC Operator at Screw Machine Products for 43 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Delbert liked motorcycles and cars. After retirement, he enjoyed watching the birds and keeping the chipmunk population under control. He loved spending time with his nephews, playing games with them, and hearing about their antics. Del enjoyed cooking on the grill and going out to eat with his friends and family. He especially liked the many trips he and Marilyn took to Mackinaw Island.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at La Porte Assembly of God, 224 E. Boyd St., La Porte, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 55 E. Monroe St., Suite 3420, Chicago, IL 60603 or to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.