Craig William Schrock

Craig Schrock was born November 8, 1959, in Kendallville, Indiana to parents William “Bill” Schrock and Joan Troyer Schrock. He was the oldest of three boys and spent his youth in Fort Wayne, Indiana before experiencing the world.

As a young man, Craig served in the United States Army 82^nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. His deployments included the Sinai Peninsula and Grenada. After honorable discharge from the Army, Craig moved to Arlington, Texas where he attended the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Throughout his esteemed career as a CPA, Craig served in various capacities – Public Accounting, Internal Audit, and Controller that culminated in the position of CFO for American Meat Companies.

Craig met Rhonda (Sobieski) on the University of Texas at Arlington campus in 1987, and thus began their fairytale love story. On April 21,1990, Rhonda and Craig were married and later completed their family with two children, Bailey, and Adam, both his pride and joy! Craig’s family was the center of his universe. He woke up daily to the smile of his wife lying beside him and fell asleep each night completely content in the love he felt for his wife and children. Craig and Rhonda experienced more love in one year than most have in a lifetime and were blessed to have 35 years of it.

Craig loved his family deeply, was a student of history, enjoyed listening to NPR and exercising, especially riding his bicycle. Craig loved travelling, experiencing new ethnic cuisine, and frequenting “dive restaurants.” However, he most enjoyed spending time with his family and dog, Cali.

Craig was a trusted confidant and beloved leader, always inspiring and encouraging those around him.

Survived by his loving wife, Rhonda Sobieski Schrock, daughter, Bailey Schrock, PhD, son, Adam Schrock, and his dog, Cali. Mother, Joan Schrock and brothers, Todd Schrock, and Chad Schrock, mother-in-law, Helen Spaulding, father-in-law, David Spaulding, sister-in-law, Regina Sobieski and brothers-in-law, Drew, Patrick, and Shane Spaulding.

Preceded in death by his father, William Schrock and father-in-law, Jerome Sobieski.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to support one of Craig’s chosen charities:

National Public Radio (NPR)

giving@npr.org or https://www.npr.org/donations/support

Wounded Warrior Project

www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

SPCA of Texas

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Memorial Service

Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10:00am

St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Church

3900 Morris Lane

Arlington, Texas 76016

Celebration of Craig’s Life to immediately follow Memorial Service in the Great Hall