Gilbert ‘Gil’ Nock Jr.

    Gilbert “Gil” John Nock Jr., M.D., passed away at his home with family present and family prayers from a distance. He passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the age of 89.  
    Gil was born on Jan. 29, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Gilbert and Dorothy (nee Leach) Nock.  
    Gil was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1955, when he was honorably discharged.  He served as a 1st class petty officer and with the Hospital Corps.  
    After his discharge, Gil obtained a bachelor of science degree from Marquette University, which he completed in 1959.  He went on to obtain his M.D. from Marquette University College of Medicine in 1963 and interned from 1963 to 1964 at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee.
    He completed his psychiatric residency in 1967. In Gil’s psychiatric practice, he worked with psychiatrists, and in solo practice he specialized in group psychotherapy and counseling women who had experienced abuse.
    In his free time, Gil enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, jet skiing and RVing.  He also played guitar in two music groups, Country Cousins and String-A-Long. Bible study and bird feeding were also very important to him.
    Gil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathy (nee Sonju) Nock; children Elizabeth Traynor, Andrew (Laurie) Nock, Thomas (Jeanne) Nock and Seamus Black; and grandchildren Christopher, Patrick, Katie, Annalee, John, Justin, Renee, Huda and Hamza. Gil is further survived by two nephews and other relatives and many friends.  
    Gil was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Jane Carlson.  
    A private memorial will be held at Crossroads Presbyterian Church on Aug. 8, 2020.  
    In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
    Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.  
    Everyone who assisted in Gil’s treatment and care was exceptional and their kindness was felt. Thank you.