Henry (Hank) Schoch age 92 passed away on August 9, 2022 in Lodi, CA. He was born on June 18, 1930 on the family farm in Hosmer, SD to Ludwig & Kathrain (Gabriel) Schoch.
He married Esther Bader on November 21, 1955 in Aberdeen, SD together they moved to Lodi, CA where he worked at Harry's Drive Inn, Shell Oil Co., 3A Towing and last he was a truck driver for Guild Wine Co. for 20 years retiring in 1990. They traveled throughout the US in their RV. Spent many summers in the Dakotas and at their property in Camino, CA and winters in Florida, Arizona and Southern CA. He belonged to the loyal order of the Moose Lodge #634 for 60 years and Knights of Columbus #8709 for 25 + years.
He is survived by Esther, his wife for 66 years, Children Timothy (Sandi) Schoch, Teresa (Hal) Dewalt, grandchildren Sara Schoch Baltazar, Thomas Dewalt, Haley Dewalt and great grandchild Lazarus all of Lodi.
He preceded in death by his parents, 7 sisters and 1 brother.
Viewing will be Wednesday August 17 at 1:30 and rosary at 6:00 Lodi Funeral Home 725 S. Fairmont Ave.
Services on Thursday August 18, at 10:00 St. Annes Catholic Church 215 W. Walnut St. Burial will follow at Cherokee memorial Park on Harney Ln. & Hwy 99.
Donations may be made to Loyal Order of Moose 3824 E. Wooodbridge Rd. Acampo, CA 95220 or your favorite charity.