ROSCHKE, Carl W. 1916-2005

ROSCHKE, MORKAL, THOMPSON, COLE, KOWAL

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 5/10/2012 at 11:47:40

Carl W. Roschke, 88, of 2900 West 4th Street, Waterloo, died on Monday, January 3, 2005 at his home of natural causes. He was born January 17, 1916 in Waterloo, the son of Alex and Marie (Morkal) Roschke. His parents were life long residents of Waterloo.

Carl spent his young life in Waterloo Schools, graduating from West High School in 1935. He was employed at the Rath Packing Co. in the fall of 1935. In the fall of 1942, he joined the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego where he took his Boot Training. He also spent a month on Treasure Island in San Francisco before boarding the U.S.S. Mt. Vernon for transportation to an unknown island in the South Pacific. He served in Noumea, New Caledonia, the New Hebrides and then the Soloman Islands until December, 1945. During these 3 1/2 years, he was without leave. He left home as a Civilian and returned home as a Civilian.

Carl started his life anew at his previously held job at Raths and in April, 1947, started at the Post Office as a clerk where he worked for 35 years, retiring in March, 1979.

Carl married Marcella Thompson at the First Lutheran Church in Waterloo on October 21, 1939. She died October 2, 2003. Carl bought a home at 2900 West 4th Street, Waterloo in 1953, where they lived for more than 50 years. In 1956 they transferred their church membership to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Carl was a 50 year member of Martin Lodge #624 AF&AM and a member of the El Mecca Shrine Club.

Carl enjoyed his yard and garden and took many trips to Phoenix to visit his folks. They were also on 12 cruises to many parts of the world, from South Pacific to Alaska to Australia and the Mediterranean, besides many bus trips in the U.S.A. Much of his entertainment was spent at the Electric Park Ballroom. He and Marcella loved dancing to Big Band Music. They also celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a dance at the Electric Park Ballroom.

Carl is survived by his daughter, Jan Marie Cole and her husband John of Waterloo and a half-brother, Paul Kowal of Waterloo.

[Source: Locke Funeral Home]