John C. Bock, president and CEO of Bock Water Heaters, passed away on March 25, 2001.

John C. Bock, president and CEO of Bock Water Heaters, Madison, WI, passed away on March 25, 2001, at his home after a long illness. Mr. Bock was 63. He started his full time employment at Bock in 1963, and become president/CEO in 1990. Mr. Bock was the inventor of the Bock Turboflue water heater and was active in several industry organizations, including GAMA and ASHRAE. He was also an enthusiastic sailor and loved the water.