BOCK, Charles W. (1923-1947)

BOCK, LASCHEN, PEOPLES

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 12/5/2012 at 13:56:12

In Memory Of
Charles William Bock
1923 - 1947

Funeral Services At
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Klemme, Iowa
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1947. 2:00 P. M.

Rev. Calvin Grosshuesch, Pastor

Obituary

CHARLES WILLIAM BOCK

Charles William Bock was born March 27, 1923 at Klemme, Iowa, the eldest of five sons
born to his parents, Philip and Anna (Laschen) Bock.

An elevator accident at the store where he worked in Kansas City, brought his life to
a close on Monday morning, July 7, 1947.

Most of the 24 years of his life were spent in Klemme, his home town.

He was baptized by Rev. A. A. Depping, when but a few weeks old, and during his
childhood years attended Sunday School and received religious instruction at the Klemme
Evangelical and Reformed Church. He became a member of this church by Confirmation in 1939.

Charles attended our public school and graduated from the Klemme High School in the year
1942. While attending high school, Charles also worked part time in the Times Print Shop.

And then came the war, and Charles was called to the colors in June 1943.
He served in the United States Army for 34 months, 13 months of which was overseas. He was
honorably discharged in February 1946.

After the war he found employment with the Mark's Furniture Co. in Montgomery, Alabama,
and it was there that he met Miss Odell Peoples and they were married August 15, 1946.

A few months ago Charles and Odell moved to Kansas City, where Charles helped in a store
and also attended night school.

He leaves to mourn his tragic passing his wife Odell, his parents, Philip and Anna Bock
and four brothers, Lawrence, Carol, Roger and Willis. And other more distant relatives and
friends.

CASKET BEARERS

AARON WILLS
WESLEY SUCKOW
JOHN SCHWICHTENBERG
THOMAS ROTHS
FREDERICK BELL
ROGER BAMMAN

Interment
Ell Township Cemetery
Klemme, Iowa

WELLEMEYER
FUNERAL SERVICE
KLEMME IOWA

source: funeral card