Inge Herrmann

1936-2016 A committal service will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California

Lupe A. Martinez

Lupe A. Martinez May 5, 1936- April 24, 2016

Lupe Acevedo Martinez 79, of Stockton passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Mexico.  She was born on May 5, 1936 in Colima, Mexico.  She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Martinez and mother to Sandra Sanchez (Steve), Ed Martinez (Tammy), Shelia McDonald, and Stan Martinez (Nancy). She was the grandmother to 10 and Great grandmother to 7.

She retired from Lincoln Unified School District and was a member of Presentation Church. She loved to travel, garden, cook, sew, and spend time with family and friends.

You may be gone from our sight but you are never gone from our hearts.

VISITATION

A Visitation will be held Thursday May 5, 2016   12-8:00 pm @ Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home (831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240)

SERVICES

the Rosary will be @ 6:00 pm. also at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 10:00am @ Church of the Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207.

INTERMENT

Committal after service @ Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, CA.

Arila Artina Dunlap

The world has lost a beautiful shining star and our world will never be the same without her.Arila Artina Dunlap passed away on April 12, 2016. She was born in North Dakota to Jacob and Ella Horst, where she was raised on a wheat farm and eventually went to college in Dickenson North Dakota. As a young woman she taught school in several one-room country schoolhouses. Life was hard working in the harsh winters of North Dakota in the middle of nowhere. She was her sons first grade school teacher and her daughters kindergarten teacher. Even though they didn't have kindergarten her daughter went to school with her at the age of four. After the passing of her husband Oscar Enzi in 1957, she moved to Lodi California where she struggled to provide for herself and her children.

She eventually met and married the love of her life Tommy Dunlap. He was a gift from heaven for her and her children who also loved him with all their heart and soul. They were as happy together as two people could ever be and as they both deserved. They were married for 49 wonderful years until his passing in 2007. We know they are now together again.

Everyone that knew her was touched by her warm and caring heart and smile.

Arila is survived by her two children Balano Enzi (Lesli) and Donita Grose (Ron) and stepdaughters: Nancy and Sue Dunlap. Grandchildren: Joey Grose (Nicole), Daniel Enzi (Holly), April Enzi MacDonal (Andy), Melisa Roberts (Bob), Lucas Baumbach (Elysse). Five great-granddaughters: Nicole Grose, Victoria Grose, Autumn and Katelynn Hoppe, and Rheanna Enzi. Her close and beloved friends Barbara Biscaborn, Ricky and Kathy Teel, Jacque Serrano and long time friend and neighbor Duncan.

She enjoyed making items for her boutique and just making things for people. Working in her yard and nurturing her flowers was her true joy. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed socializing with her friends. She loved life and never met anyone she didn't enjoy or touch in a positive way.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 701 So. Pleasant Ave. Lodi, CA

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.

Elsie Marie Adamski

Elsie Marie Adamski passed away April 9, 2016 in Lodi at the age of 85. Elsie was born in Stockton on September 19, 1930 to Everett and G. Marie Smith. She was a long time resident of Lodi. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, gardening and watching baseball with her husband.  She was always so proud of all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  They brought her great happiness.

She is survived by her husband Gerard E. Adamski of Lodi; children: Steven Michael Henderson of Los Gatos, Jeffrey Alan Henderson (wife Karen Marie) of Rio Vista; former daughter in law Mary Henderson Of Idaho; stepchildren Thomas Anthony Adamski and Andrea (Adamski) Bender; grandchildren: Amanda Michelle Boyle, Jennifer Lynn Henderson, Jeremy Alan Henderson, and Jason Charles Anthony Henderson; great-grandchildren: Cody Michael, Braydan Edward, Marlys Rose, Hannah Marie, and Zakary Ryan.  Her parents, brother George Smith and her former spouse Donald Dean Henderson precede her in death.

SERVICES

Private services were held at Cherokee Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions can be made to Salvation Army.

Frances Rose

Frances Rose05/21/1922 – 04/08/2016 of Acampo Frances Rose, 93, of Acampo, passed away April 8, 2016. Born May 21, 1922 in Oakland, California, Frances was a homemaker for many years, and dearly loved by her family and friends. Frances will be missed by her children, Carol Carter of Acampo, and Charles R. Lopes of the East Coast. She also leaves behind her 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1pm at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, with interment immediately following.

Wilbert Ruben Handel

Wilbert (Bert) Ruben Handel passed away quietly on April 5 2016, looking forward to being reunited with his Sunshine, Emma. Mr. Handel was born July 28, 1921 in Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota to John F. Handel and Emelia Neuharth Handel. His family farmed wheat, corn and oats south of Menno, South Dakota. The family moved to Lodi in 1935 after the death of his father. He graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1939 and later took Business courses at Forkners’ Business College in Stockton. In 1941 he was hired by the federal government to work at the Port of Stockton as a warehouse supervisor. He helped train women to operate forklifts when women were hired to replace men that had gone into the service. During that time German POW’s were housed in a stockade at the Port and used to help with warehouse duties. Bert was called upon to act as a German interpreter. Over the years, he worked for Railway Express Co., Sharpe Army Depot, Cloverleaf Milk Co. and Daisy Bread Co. On June 20, 1942, Wilbert married Emma Christina Brenner at the Lodi Baptist Church. The couple met when Miss Brenner's aunt suggested she meet the boy next door who was sitting on his front veranda playing the guitar. In 1945, Bert and Emma moved to Stockton. In 1961, Bert was hired as a delivery driver for the owners of Quality Cleaners. He and Emma eventually became the owners and added the Country Club Cleaners. They retired in 1993.

Bert is remembered for his love of music. During his lifetime, he played accordion, guitar and piano. His family remembers jam sessions held at the house with their father’s friends. He had a sense of humor and was very much a people person. While working as a delivery driver, he tried to always leave his customers with a smile on their face.

Bert Handel has been a member of Mayfair Christian Church for over 20 years where he served as an elder, deacon and trustee. He sang in the church choir and he and his wife often sang duets. He was previously a member of Eastside Presbyterian Church for over 36 years where he served as an elder and deacon. He and his wife were responsible for a Junior Church for many years. Mr. Handel and his wife were members of the Band of Friends, a local senior citizens band that entertained at hospitals and retirement communities. They were known for their favorite duet, You Are My Sunshine.

Mr. Handel is survived by daughters Maureen (Robert) Carr of Aptos, CA and Karen (Steve) Tucker of Coquille, OR; sons Stephen (Romelia) Handel of Stockton, CA and Ronald (Katie) Handel of Valley Springs, CA; his grandchildren Michelle Carr (Logan Frahm) of Capitola, CA, Julie (Bejay Strout) Carr of Aptos, CA, Tricia (James) Fosdick of Soulsbyville, CA, Jennifer (Paul) Yankey of Merced, CA, Stephen (Andrea) Handel II of Sacramento, CA, Krista (Rick) Maxwell of Merced, CA; Ronald (Gina) Handel, Jr. of Stockton, CA and Amy (Brad) Sieffert of Stockton, CA, as well as 18 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Emma Christina Handel; sisters Ella Wittmeier, Adillia List, Anna DeJong, Gertrude Babitzke and brother Ewald Handel.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi.

VISITATION

Visitation will take place from 1-6 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.

Connie Rae Schweigerdt

Connie Rae (Babitzke) Schweigerdt went home to her Lord on April 4, 2016, following a bicycle accident. Her family was at her side at the time of her passing.

Connie was born and raised in Lodi, and was 70 years young at the time of her death. She met her future husband, Bruce, through their church youth group, and they attended Lodi High School together. They were married in their senior year while attending Sacramento State University. Following graduation, Connie and Bruce established their first home together in Lodi. They were married for 49 years.

Connie was an English major, yet words will never describe her. She began a career as a social worker for San Joaquin County, however when she and Bruce began their family, she chose to remain at home to raise their children. Connie is survived by her husband and their four children: Stephen and wife Bronwyn, Shelly and husband Nick, Katy and companion Edouard Roberge, Timothy and wife Kalina, and her granddaughter, Edie Laurel Schweigerdt, as well as her mother-in-law, Lena Schweigerdt. She is also survived by her younger brother, Bill Babitzke and wife Kathy, niece Sarah (Babitzke) Lee and husband David, and nephew Kelly.In their retirement years, Connie and Bruce enjoyed traveling in their RV. She always loved to camp, hike, and ride her bike. She was incredibly proud of hiking the Grand Canyon multiple times and visiting 49 of the States. Connie was a fire cracker! She was full of energy, and was always making new recycled crafts, tending her garden, loving on animals, or sending encouraging notes and cards. Her life was abundant and loud with laughter. She could always make people laugh without even trying. She loved to chat and meet people and dogs on her bike rides. She never ran out of stories to share and there was not a dog in the neighborhood that she wouldn’t try to meet. She would spend as much time outside as she could. She rode her bike every day, and made many friends along the way. To say she was unique is an understatement. She was one of a kind. The most beautiful, loving person you could find. If you found her, you were lucky.

Her children describe her as a great mom who would do everything she could for them. She was a selfless soul who gave everything she had to her husband, family, and friends. She passed on to them how to love, how to be strong, how to be kind, and instilled in them her spirit of adventure. Her husband and children treasured her, and will cherish all of the memories she has given them.

She was exposed to country music in 2003, and the stories told by the songs spoke to her heart :) Alan Jackson was her favorite, and she had fond memories of enjoying a Rascal Flatts concert with her daughters. Connie especially loved animals, birds, reptiles, and most rodents and insects. She would want to save as many animals as she possibly could. To that end, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PALS (People Assisting the Lodi Shelter) in memory of Connie Schweigerdt either online at www.palslodi.org or by mailing a check to 1040 W. Kettleman Lane, Suite 379 Lodi, CA 95240.

VISITATION

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Drive Lodi, California.

INTERMENT

Interment will take place on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 10:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park.

SERVICES

A service to celebrate Connie’s life will be held at Faith Community Church located at 18621 N. Hwy 99 Acampo, California on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 11:00 am. Reception will follow. Please sign the guest book at www.lodinews.com/obits .

Tim Dale Sivils

Timothy “Tim” Dale Sivils passed away at his home in Stockton on April 3, 2016 at the age of 59. He was born on August 4, 1956 to Ted and Melvina Sivils in Arizona. He has lived the past 43 years in Stockton and worked for over 36 years a Teamster (Local 439), most recently working with Safeway before retiring in 2013. Tim was a HAM radio operator (K6TRK). He is survived by his wife Rita Sivils; mother Melvina Sivils; sons: Justin and David Sivils; stepsons: David, Patrick, Clarence and Kevin Hammick; 3 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; a brother Bill Sivils, 2 stepsisters and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm on Thursday April 14, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA. Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememorial.com

James Ernest Heckenlaible

Jim was a lot of things to a lot of people and was loved by many. He will be missed. James Ernest Heckenlaible, 62 of Gold River, CA passed away in his sleep the morning of April 3, 2016. Jim was born in Lodi, CA July 2, 1953. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1971. After a few years of driving “Big Rigs” cross-country he decided to settle down, marrying his soulmate Gloria Dinsmore in 1982. Jim made the decision to return to college where he received his Bachelor Degree at Cal State Stanislaus and subsequently became a CPA. He started his accounting career with Ernst and Whinney. In 1992 he was employed by the State of California as a settlement officer, in the legal division, with the Franchise Tax Board. He enjoyed being involved with the family vineyard business as well. Jim loved traveling, especially to tropical destinations where he enjoyed all aspects of the ocean - including diving and sailing. Jim learned piano at a young age which fostered his passion of music. Fun-spirited, friendly, engaging, loyal, sensitive and bit of a rascal could all be used to describe his nature. A surprise to some was his love of cats. He was intrigued with the wildness of them while, at the same time, they are house pets. James was preceded in death by his father Ernest Heckenlaible. He is survived by his wife Gloria of 33 years, of Gold River, CA; mother Julia Heckenlaible of Lodi, brother Dwayne Heckenlaible (Vicki) and niece Ashley Heckenlaible of Lodi, CA; mother-in-law Barbara Buck of San Antonio, TX and brother in law David Dinsmore of Honolulu, HI. Jim is also survived by his rescue cats Elmo and Lenny.

SERVICES

A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 pm on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Klinkerbrick Winery 15887 N. Alpine Rd. Lodi, CA Memorials may be made to SPCA or Happy Tails www.happytails.org

Otto Robert Nietschke

Otto Robert Nietschke

09/21/1931~03/31/2016

Loving Father, Grandpa and Papa, Otto Nietschke was called home by the Lord on March 31, 2016 at the age of 84. He will be missed by family and dear friends. Born September 21, 1931 in Norris, South Dakota, Otto married Shirley Sifferman on September 12, 1954. They made Lodi their home. He enjoyed raising and caring for animals, including cattle and many types of birds. He loved life on the farm and work was his play.

Otto boxed in high school and earned the name “Nails” and was undefeated. He entered into the Army in 1953 and served as a Sergeant till 1960.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and held many offices on the council over the years. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Nietschke, son Michael Nietschke; grandson Eric Nietschke, brother Paul Nietschke, and sister Dena Mettler.

He is survived by his son David (Maridee) Nietschke, son Steven (Satoko) Nietschke, daughter in law Donna Nietschke, and his grandchildren Tammy (Tom) Drescher, Matthew Nietschke, Ashli Nietschke, Sean Nietschke, and Sena Nietschke. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren Troy Drescher and Tambria Drescher and sisters, Erna Quashnick, Martha Baker and Elma Storm, and long time companion Joyce Griffen.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 1-6pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held at 4pm on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, 13009 N. Elderberry Ct, Lodi, Ca 95242.

George McBee

George McBee09/21/1931-03/31/2016

Jeannette Marie Zarate

Jeannette Marie Zarate10/20/1953 – 03/27/2016 of Stockton

Jeannette Marie Zarate, 62, of Stockton, passed away March 27, 2016. Born in Stockton on October 20, 1953, Jeannette attended Franklin High, and retired from St. Mary’s Dining Hall and Stockton Emergency Food Bank as a pantry clerk. Jeannette leaves behind her children, Angela Simon, Jeffrey Zarate, Jr, Sarah Almazan, and grandchildren, Andrew Klein, Thomas Stallkamp, Joseph Stallkamp, Christian Reyes, Elias Estrada, Roxanne Stallkamp, Abram Almazan, and Emilio Almazan. She will also be missed by her sisters, Carolyn Schneider and Nancy Brumbaugh.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2016 from 2-8pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way in Lodi. 

SERVICES

Funeral services will be at 2pm, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.

William Schulz

1936-2016 A committal service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California

Jesus Saldana Barajas

Jesus Saldana Barajas 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Jesus was born July 16, 1932 to Leon Barajas and Genoveva Saldana. He passed away in Galt on March 6, 2016 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Maria Barajas of Galt; daughter Guadalupe Barajas–Pascual; seven gradchildren; two sisters Beatriz Ledesma and Josefina Ramirez; brothers: Heriberto, Jose, David and Antonio Barajas. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers: Victoriano and Benito Barajas.

Alys Klapstein

Alys Klapstein05/31/1920 – 03/03/2016 of Lodi

Lodi native, Alys Ethlyn Lucas Klapstein, passed away on March 3, 2016 in Oakland, CA. She was born to parents Rosalyn and Richard Lucas on May 31, 1920. The decision Alys made at 8 years of age to ask Jesus to be her Savior, formed the direction of her life. She and her family were members of Bethel Open Bible Church. Graduating from Lodi High with top honors in 1936 at age 16, she chose to pursue Biblical training at Bible Standard College in Eugene, OR. Her future husband Harvey Klapstein of Lodi, also graduated from the same school. They were married in Lodi in 1940. During their 60-year marriage, they served together in many types of Christian ministry. Alys always cared for others in her roles as a Bible College teacher and Dean of Women, missionary, pastor’s wife, and head of Open Bible’s Women’s Ministries on the West Coast. Alys was also a credentialed minister with Open Bible Standard Churches for 70 plus years.

In her retirement years, she founded two low-vision support groups in Fresno and Lodi, as the result of her life long vision problems. The Lodi chapter, Lodi Low Vision Eye Support, continues today. In recent years she continually built friendships in her retirement community in Oakland. At the top of Alys’ accomplishments was being a mother to her three daughters, and grandmother of 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She always made every family member feel like he or she was her “favorite”. The number of people also touched by Alys’ life, love, and ministry are too numerous to count. She was truly one of God’s saints on earth, and must have had a grand welcome in Heaven!

Alys was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harvey, and brother Richard Lucas. Alys is survived by daughters Sallie Hausler of Modesto, Joyce Hall (Steve) of Dallas, TX, Sharon Morris (Dan) of Oakland, and heart daughter Artemisa Audifrez of Fresno, CA. Grandchildren are Anneliese Hausler-Akpovi (Joseph), Lynnea Wiratunga (Kumar), Aaron Hall, and Alyson Hall Steiner (Justin). Great Grandchildren are Lionel (Jessica), Giscard, Senna, Cica, and Inaya Akpovi, Grace and Hannah Wiratunga, William and Jackson Steiner, and great-great grandchild Leona Akpovi.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to two organizations that were dear to Alys’ heart: missions and eye support. Please follow the links to donate in Alys’ name to Little Flock Children’s Home in India (http://www.littleflockhomes.org/donate), or to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (https://www.macular.org/how-donate).

SERVICES

A celebration of Alys’ life will be held on Sunday April 10, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the chapel at Pacifica Senior Living (Formerly Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606). Please contact Sharon Morris (510-531-1753) if you plan to join us.

James Ordaz

James "Jaime" Ordaz, born September 4, 1978, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2016. Jaime is survived by his parents, Delia & Salvador Ordaz, his daughter Natalia Ordaz, brothers Paul and David, paternal grandparents and grandmother Rose Kline, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and The Wolf Pack. Please Join us for a celebration of life at faith community church, 18621 Hwy 99, Acampo, CA, exit 267 B, westside of Hwy 99, on Friday March 11, 2016 at 11a.m. Reception to follow. Private interment. in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1900 Point West Way, Suite 212 Sacramento, CA 95815.

Resham Singh Sohal

Resham Singh Sohal 1946-2016 SERVICES

A memorial service will take place Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Chapel Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, California 95240.

Robert D. Willis

Robert D. WillisJanuary 11, 1952 – February 17, 2016

Robert D. Willis, age 64, passed away on February 17, 2016. Born in San Jose and raised in Stockton, he was the oldest of six children. At the age of 17, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam. He was a member of the 17th Air Cavalry Squadron, 101st Airborne Division, and served as a Huey Aircraft Crew Chief and Door Gunner. He was awarded a National Defense Service Metal, a Vietnam Service Medal, an Aircraft Crewman Badge, an Air Medal with “V” Device, 1 O/S Bars, a Bronze Star Medal, and an Expert Rifle M-16 status. Bob worked as a firefighter in Yosemite, in inventory and shipping at Sharpe Army Depot and as manager for Chief Auto Parts. He was a past Commander, member of the Honor Guard and member of the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16. He was also member of the Central Valley Vietnam Veterans. Bob enjoyed keeping current on politics, reading history, traveling, and spending time at Karl Ross Post #16. He is survived by his wife, Sharman and canine buddy Roquefort, son Willie (Joy), daughter Shana (Jason), grandchildren Jillian and Willie, father George, brothers John (Lisa), Raymond (Teresa), Marty (Renee), Harold (Sandy), sister Mary (Jeff), numerous nephews and nieces and many brothers and sisters of Karl Ross Post #16. He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl and mother Barbara. Bob was a fun loving, caring, devoted, generous and loyal man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

SERVICES

A service will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd, in Dixon, on March 25 at 1 pm followed by aCelebration of Life at 3 pm at the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16, 2020 Plymouth Rd., Stockton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Karl Ross Post #16.

Robert Morton Moreland

Robert Morton Moreland03/03/1931 – 02/11/2016

Robert Morton Moreland, 84, of Lodi, passed away February 11, 2016. Born March 3, 1931 in Hatfield, Arkansas to Elizabeth and Harold Moreland, Bob honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years, part of that service was during the Korean Conflict. He began farming with his son, Robert, growing a variety of crops, and operating the Red Pepper fruit stand. Later, he had a tomato stand on Guild Ave and sold his crops at the farmer’s market, and he was affectionately known as “Tomato Bob”. Bob loved the sandy soil of the San Joaquin Valley, and especially loved his tractor. He enjoyed giving his grandchildren rides on his tractor, and was very proud of his family, who lovingly called him "Bucko."

Bob had a positive attitude toward people, and was a kind, generous man. He also loved fishing, hunting, and telling his fish stories.

Bob will be missed by his loving, devoted wife of 64 years, Lenore Moreland, and their children, Janice M. Knudson-Said (Isam), Catherine A. Woods (David), and Robert M. Moreland (Sandy). He also leaves behind his 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Moreland.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 2-8pm, with a Vigil service at 7pm on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, California.

SERVICES

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St, Lodi, California.

INTERMENT

Interment with military honors will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Shrine, 512 W. Saratoga St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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Harvey Berndt

Harvey Berndt peacefully went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He will be missed by many, especially his family: wife, Ruth Violet (Weigum); daughter and son-in law, Mike and Debby (Berndt) Walker; son, John Berndt; and grandchildren Steven Walker, Jenna Berndt, Jesse Berndt, and Brianna Berndt; brother, Bob Berndt; and several cousins including his very special cousin, Vern Weigum. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Melitta (Frank) Berndt and sister, Viola (Berndt) Strobel.

Harvey was born in Herried, South Dakota on July 14, 1927. His family moved to Lodi in 1936. Harvey enlisted in the Merchant Marines wile still attending Lodi High; returning to graduate at the conclusion of WWII. Harvey was married on his 23rd birthday to his loving wife, Ruthie. They were married over 65 years.

Harvey was a grape grower in the Victor area for over 65 years. He made daily trips to oversee his vineyards until June 2015. Harvey was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church and served on the board of directors for both Youth for Christ and the California Freestone Peach Board.

Harvey always enjoyed fun times with family. He especially liked vacationing in Santa Cruz and Lake Tahoe. He loved water skiing, snow skiing and various travel adventures. Some of his favorite trips included fishing in Alaska and trips to Hawaii and Branson, MO to enjoy concerts. Harvey's favorite pastime was playing ball with his golden retriever Jennie.

Our family is most grateful for the very loving care Harvey received from the staff members while residing at Vienna Rehab Center in Lodi since last June.

SERVICES

Friends and family are invited to attend Harvey's graveside service on Saturday, February, 20 at 10am, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240. A Celebration of Life and reception will follow beginning at 11am, on February 20, at the Temple Baptist Church, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army or to Lodi House.

INTERMENT

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