SCHROCK, Opal C. (Petersen) 1913-2005

SCHROCK, PETERSEN, CHALUPSKY, MILLER, GROVE

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 11/6/2014 at 23:48:34

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sunday, July 24, 2005]

WATERLOO - Opal C. Schrock, 91, of Friendship Village, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at the Friendship Village Health Center.

She was born July 31, 1913, in Orange Township, daughter of Chris and Libby Chalupsky Petersen. She married Edwin J. Schrock July 17, 1936, in Orange Township. He died July 20, 1974.

Mrs. Schrock worked at Kresges Dime Store. She and her husband operated Schrocks Market at 11th and Jefferson in Waterloo for six years during World War II. She also worked for Schrock Jewelry for many years and was also financial secretary for 33 years at Grace Brethren Church.

She was active at Grace Brethren Church, teaching Sunday School for 50 years. Mrs. Schrock was also past president of Womens Missionary Council.

Survived by a brother, Loren Petersen of Waterloo; and two sisters-in-law, Alice Petersen and Margaret Petersen, both of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Estel, Howard and Eldo; and a sister, Garnet Miller Grove.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Brethren Church, with burial preceding services in Orange Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Locke Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the church, Friendship Village Health Center or Cedar Valley Hospice.

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