Warren Paul Bockhol Sr. age 75 of Manistee, Michigan died Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born 0n June 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Raymond and Suzanna (Rumishek) Bockhol. He was a graduate of De La Salle Institute of Chicago, Illinois with the class of 1957 at the age of 16. He married Joan Ann Mancari on July 16, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois at Visitation Catholic Church. They have enjoyed almost 55 years of marriage together. Warren served in the United States Army as a Specialist 4th Class from July 30, 1959 until July 27, 1962. He was employed since 1973 with the Morton Salt Company of Manistee, until his retirement in 2004. He was a very proud member of his Union while working at the company and had been a very active member, having served in many different roles and positions with the union. He enjoyed attending and watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He also enjoyed woodworking and liked to tinker around creating many items from wood, was an avid Chicago Bear fan, and along with his wife Joan went on many short casino trips. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Onekama and a member of the St. Joseph Civic Club of Manistee.

Warren is survived by his wife of over 54 years; Joan A. Bockhol, three daughters and two sons in-law; Denise and Todd Swiatlowski, Wendy and Randy Kott and Lorri Bockhol and by his son and daughter in-law; Warren Jr. and Heather Bockhol, his grandchildren; Andrew (Kelli) Swiatlowski, Jonathan and Cody Swiatlowski, Tanner, Tawny and Hailey Kott, Hope, Vincent, Alisha, Autumn, Riley, and Avery Bockhol and Michael and Kayla Dudenhoefer, his sister Nadine Tokasz and his brother Wayne Bockhol and his special niece Whitney (Jason) DeLong. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

According to Warren's wishes cremation has taken place and Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama with Reverend Ruben Munoz celebrant.

Relatives and friends will pray the Evening Vigil Service at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee on Wednesday evening, April 20, 2016 at 8:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and at the church on Thursday morning one hour prior to Warren's funeral Mass.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.