Herman Emil Vibrock's Obituary
VIBROCK, HERMAN EMIL 96 died August 8, 2014 at his home and now rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Fittingly, Matthew 25:23 “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Born October 1, 1917 in Yoakum, Texas, Herman worked as a machinist at Reed Roller Bit in Houston Texas, Southern Aircraft in Garland Texas as a machine shop foreman and eventually retired from LTV Corporation after 35 years of service in Management. He was fascinated with all phases of aircraft. His most challenging project was the completion of the automatic welding machines for the oxygen and hydrogen tanks for the space shuttle. Herman had many hobbies including flying, wood working, boating, fishing and supporting his children and grandchildren’s activities. He loved to work with his hands and spent many of his days building something for his family. He obtained his private pilot’s license in 1943 and enjoyed flying his 1940 Piper Coupe. He once built a mahogany boat from scratch, a small runabout. After retirement, he pursued a dream of his and drove big rig trucks, taking his grandsons with him on summer trips together. He was Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Texas in Garland, Texas and was recently honored for his 70 plus years membership, becoming a member at 21 years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sister; his grandson, Eric Shugart; and, his granddaughter, Kim Horton. Also preceding him in death is first wife, Margorie Stith Vibrock and second wife, Lois Bible Vibrock. He is survived by his son Douglas W. Vibrock and daughter Sandra Mayes. Step daughters include Sandra Ringgenberg, Connie Rachal, Lisa Trammell, and Christi Scarborough. He is lovingly survived as BlaBla to his grandchildren; Brock Shugart; Summer Holloway; and, Tracy Vibrock, and numerous great grandchildren and extended family. The family would like to thank the many loving care givers and especially Olga, and Larry. Visitation will be at Restland Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2014. Services will be held at Restland Memorial Chapel Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers you may want to consider a contribution in Herman’s memory to Westlake Baptist Church, 1439 FM 315 South, Chandler, Texas 75758.
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