IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Charles

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Schrock

Nov 13, 1917 — Aug 20, 2011

Obituary

Obituary Eureka - Charles M. Schrock, 93, of Eureka, formerly of Washington died Saturday August 20, 2011, at 12:45 PM at Advocate Eureka Hospital. He was born November 13, 1917, in Deer Creek, IL, to Charles Edward and Allie Schueneman Schrock. On June 9, 1946, he married Myrtle Eileen Marshall in Peoria. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2009, in Eureka. Also preceding him in death were two brothers and two sisters. Charles is survived by his daughter Peggy Schrock of Almo, KY and his son Charles "Bud" (Kathy) Schrock of Wheaton, IL. He is also survived by two grandsons Jason and Kyle Schrock of Wheaton, two sisters Iona (Carl) Schaidle of Metamora and Bernadine (Don) Anderson of Roscoe and one brother Vernon (Donna) Schrock of Byron. Charles served his country during World War II as an Army Combat Engineer. He was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria for seven years. He later farmed for 18 years in Northern Illinois. He retired from Ragan Auto Supply in Sunnyland after 16 years of employment. He was a well-known golfer and bowler in the East Peoria and Washington areas and a longtime member at Hillcrest Golf Course in Washington. He loved painting and was a talented artist. Many of his paintings can be found in the halls at Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka. He was a member at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington where his funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The Rev. John N. Bates will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington will be handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or to Maple Lawn Homes. Charles's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent to the family. Visitation AUG 24. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S. Main Street Washington, IL, US Service AUG 24. 11:00 AM St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S. Main Street Washington, IL, US
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