Calla Frederick TANCK

TANCK, CALLESEN, PEER, MIDDLETON, MCGOWAN, FOSTER, LONG

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 4/11/2010 at 14:00:26

23 February 1895 -- 3 October 1945

Humboldt Republican - Humboldt, Iowa
October 12, 1945

Funeral services for Calla Tanck of Renwick wore held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Calla died as the result of an accident. The tractor he was using to haul dirt completely overturned, pinning him beneath the wheel. Musical selections, "Ivory Palaces," "In the Garden" and "No Night There" were furnished by a mixed quartet, Mrs. C. A. Richardson, Mrs. D. J. Christenson, John Zimmerman and Sherrill Oppedahl. C. A. Richardson was the accompanist. Casket bearers were Paul Heggen. Everett Winter, Stanley McCurry, James McGowan Jr., Ole Tjelle and Floyd Lane. Members of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and the Campfire Girls attended In a group.

The church was filled, and over 350 friends heard the service through the public address system on the church lawn. The masses of flowers and the numerous memorials were silent proof of the great respect the entire community held for Calla. His cheerful greetings and friendly wave of his hand will be keenly missed. For his text, the Rev. P. W. Neal read several of the most comforting verses of the Bible. His appropriate message was on friendship.

Calla Frederick Tanck, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tanck of Renwick, Iowa, was born February 23, 1895, on the farm where he was residing at the time of his death October 3, 1945, at the age of 50 years, 7 months and 10 days. Calla moved to Renwick With his parents at the age of six weeks where he grew to manhood. He was graduated from the Renwick High School with the class of 1912. He attended Iowa State College at Ames for two years, where he made a study of Animal Husbandry.
For a short time he was interested in, and assisted his uncle, John Callesen, with livestock dealing, after which he began farming In partnership with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Peer. In 1919 they moved to the old home place.

On August 21, 1927, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Middleton of Eagle Grove. Two sons were horn to this union, both preceding him in death: John Henry at the age of three, and William James at the age of nine. These sons were very dear to his heart. In September of this year a daughter, Phyllis, was adopted into the family. His home life had always been very happy, but he was looking forward with added pleasure to her companionship.

When a young man he became and continued, a member of the; Methodist church of Renwick. He was a member of Viona Lodge A. F. and A. M. Worthy Patron of the Gertrude Chapter of Eastern Star for Seven years. He was always interested in Children and young people, and took an active part In community affairs. He had recently purchased a home in Renwick where he planned to move in March. It was in his plans to continue his cattle buying activities.

He leaves to mourn his untimely passing, his wife and daughter, his mother, the father having preceded him in death a year ago, four sisters, Lora, Mrs. J. I. Peer of Atgona; Lillian, Mrs. R. E. McGowan of Renwick; Metta, Mrs. H. E. Foster of Eagle Grove and Norma, Mrs. H. Long of Renwick; three nieces, Carmen Peer of Rochester, Minn.; Marjorie and Marilyn Long of Renwick; three nephews, James Foster of Eagle Grove, Norman Peer of Hardy and Corwin Peer of Algona, and many other relatives and a host of friends. The entire community mourns his passing.

" Now we See through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” I Cor. 13:12.

Interment was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery, at Goldfield. Graveside Masonic rites were held.