David "Rock" Rockow

David "Rock" Rockow, 56, of Port Charlotte passed away February 17, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. He was the son of James P. and Mary R. Rockow, born June 17, 1960 in Medina, OH. Rock served as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne in 1978, and upon returning he re-enlisted as the US Army recruiter for another 23 years. Rock moved to Florida in 2005 and continued being very active in the local veteran's community as well as being a County Veteran Service Officer until he retired. He devoted endless times to many civil and military organizations. Rock volunteered at the Florida International Air Show for nine years. He was known as the "Iceman". He was part of the Douglas Jacobsen Veterans Appreciation Committee. Rock was an avid biker and rode with the SRD group. He always said "I don't need a therapist, I have a motorcycle!" and letting the wind blow his troubles away. Rock married the love of his life Kelly on July 4, 2015. They were able to experience a full life of fun and adventure traveling together in just a few short years. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kelly; sons, Ryan (Joy) Rockow; Benjamin Rockow and Jonathan Rockow; step-children, Joshua Puterbaugh, Chad Puterbaugh, Taylor Welch and Morgan Welch; 3 precious Grandchildren; brother, Gary A. (Laura) Rockow; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; in-laws and a list of friends too numerous to count. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 with a memorial service to celebrate Rock's life to start at noon at New Day Christian Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Rock's memory to the ALS Association. To express condolences please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book.