Rudy G. Moc

Rudy G. Moc, MD , 81, of Vermilion, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at EMH Regional Medical Center after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Moc was born August 1, 1931 in Lorain. He grew up in Vermilion, and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1949 as President of his class. He graduated from Ohio University, Athens, OH in 1954 and from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in 1958. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1964 as Chief of Medicine at Patauxant Naval Base, Maryland. He held the rank of Lt. Commander. He was on the staff of Elyria Memorial Hospital over 40 years from 1964 to 2003. He was a lifetime member of the A.M.A., the Ohio State Medical Society, the Lorain County Medical Society, and the Occupational Environmental Association. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and photography. He was a member of the Church of the Redeemer (Episcopal), in Lorain. He is survived by his wife Emily (nee Wells) Moc whom he married in 1959; one daughter Lisa C. (James) Hall of Columbus, OH; four sons John R. (Marcia) of Elyria, Kevin R. (Sue) of Portland, OR, Steven W. (Anne) and David s. both of Columbus, OH; seven grandchildren Anna, Haley, Teddy, Kevin, Katie, Chris, and Maggie; one brother Roger Moc of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy L. and Esther C. (nee Wittmer) Moc. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 9th from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 A.M. at Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lorain County Free Clinic 3323 Pearl Ave., Lorain, OH 44055. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.