Kier Joel Bockus

Our beloved nephew, Kier Joel Bockus, has gone on to be with the Lord. He is 12 years old and the youngest son of Josh and Ari Bockus, brother to Teage (16), Kade (15), and Sabina (13). This tragic and unexpected accident has our family clinging for hope and strength in Christ.

There are not many words in times like this, only memories, joy, sadness, anger, and a host of emotions that come and go like the tides. Kier was, is, and always will be our family — a cousin, son, nephew, friend — but even before all of these he was God’s, and now he is back where he came from, in Heaven and by His side.

There is nothing that sums up Kier’s family more than their love and welcoming presence and not just for one another. I have also seen this displayed over and over with everyone they have contact with. So I am honored to write this and love them in every way I can.

Kier, we know you are in Heaven and there is a place prepared there for you. You are still a part of this family and your life on earth will live on in our hearts and memories, delicately woven into each of us like a beautiful tapestry.

There is so much more I could say but as I wrote this, I realized there are not enough words or actions that would do it justice. What I can say is that this burden is greater than just about anything we can imagine.

Please stand with this family through your prayers. The father is a self-employed tradesman and their family will also be facing significant medical and funeral expenses. If you feel led to bless their family financially, we have set up this Go Fund Me page in honor of our nephew, Kier.

Jason Oesterle (Kier's uncle)