Dorothy Schroeder

June 8, 1922 - October 14, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Schroeder Family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Dorothy Schroeder is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, October 18 at 1:00 pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee memorial Park, 16145 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA.

Walter Orr

Walter Sam Orr born December 28, 1928 peacefully passed away on October 14, 2017 at the age of 88 with his family by his side.  Walt is the son of the late William and Marie Orr.  He is survived by a brother, John Orr of Stockton; his children: Diane (Bruce) Robinson, Debbie (Terry) Shoeffler of Stockton, Walter Orr of Bellflower, Karen (Dennis) Larsen of Tulsa, OK, and Jason (Danielle) Orr of Acampo.  He has 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, preceded in death by 1 grandson. Many nieces and nephews.

At the age of 14 he started working.  He was in the Navy and Air Force July 1947 thru September 1953. His passion took him in the direction of auto repairs.  A few places he worked was Panella Trucking and Gene Gabbard’s before opening his own gas stations around town, then opened Walt’s Auto Repair.  Walt love to drag race at Kingdon Drags, Fremont, Bakersfield and Pomona to name a few. He was known as the “FOSSIL”.  After drag racing he built 3 old cars 1932/1933 Ford Coupe, Sedan and Roadster.  He joined the car club “Franklin Syndicate Auto Club.”

We would love to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s for the great care given in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to a charity of your choice.

VISITATION

Visitation for Walter Orr will be held Sunday, October 22 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A graveside service will be held Monday, October 23 at 11:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.

Marie Knittel

September 13, 1941 - October 11, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Knittel family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Marie Knittel we be held Wednesday, October 18 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial way, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 11:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA

Melvin Baumbach

August 24, 1923 - October 11, 2017 The son of Lewis and Elizabeth Baumbach, born in Acampo, CA, attended Houston School and graduated from Lodi High School. He was married to Miriam Miller in November of 1946 until her passing in 2012. Mel accepted Christ on March 23, 1958 and was a member of Temple Baptist ever since. Mel had three sons, Garrett (Joann) - Santa Rosa, CA, Robert (Sheila) - Stockton, CA, Lewis - Lodi, CA; seven grandchildren Dustin (Michele), Brooke (Michael), and Matthew (Sarah), Brieanne, Katie, Jacob, and Beau; and six great grandchildren who affectionately called him G-Pa. Mel also has three brothers; Oliver, Paul, and Reuben (deceased). He served as a trustee, deacon, and youth worker for the church, was a member of Gideon International, and was on the Board of Trustees at Live Oak School. He was on multiple agricultural boards such as A.S.C.S., Stabilization Conservation Board (22 years), and the Lafayette Farm Bureau. Mel farmed all his life and was well respected by the farming community. He loved the soil, loved the Lord, loved his family, and loved to golf as much as possible. He served in the Merchant Marines for 2 1/2 years during World War II.

Memorials can be made in his name to Gideon International P.O. Box 971 Lodi, Ca 95241.

SERVICES

Celebration of Life Service will be November 4th at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi.

INTERMENT

There will be a private burial.

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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