Obituary WASHINGTONa"Elmer Charles Schoch, 88, of Washington, formerly of Peoria, died at 9:55 AM on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Washington Christian Village. Born on July 14, 1919 in Peoria, IL to Albert and Emma Ellinger Schoch, he married Loretta Irene Shinnefield on July 18, 1948 in Peoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Paula (John) Boesch, and his son, Alan (Wanda) Schoch, both of East Peoria; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 1 brother. Elmer was a World War II US Army Air Corps veteran, serving as a radioman. He flew on heavy bombers, with extensive flights in the South Pacific, including India, China and Burma. Having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before his discharge in 1945, he was the recipient of 2 Bronze Battle Stars and 2 Air Medals. Elmer was the owner and operator of Schoch's Market in Peoria for 55 years. He was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria, and was a member of the Amateur Radio Relay League in Peoria, with a call sign of W9CZS. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, July 14 at Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Monday at the church. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Visitation JUL 14. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church 2020 W Malone St Peoria, IL, US Service JUL 14. 02:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church 2020 W Malone St Peoria, IL, US