Herman “H.J.” Rochau, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Manor Care Health Center Sunday, March 21, 2010. Funeral services will be at 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be from 4-7PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Online tributes and condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.
Herman was born April 2, 1924 in rural Davenport, the son of John L. and Elsie (Lamp) Rochau. He was united in marriage to Lois I. Stout on December 13, 1947 in Davenport. She passed away December 18, 1985.
He retired from Gless Brothers Trucking in 1986. Herman was a lifetime member of the Davenport Moose Club, a member of the Walcott Community Club and a social member of the Walcott American Legion.
He enjoyed watching soap operas; liked to play cards and visited all area nursing homes, especially Good Samaritan, religiously to visit with the residents.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughters: Peggy Rochau Frett, Susan Morrison, Teresa (Kendal) Entsminger, Judy Blessing, and Amy Rochau; one sister, Elna Arp; seven grandchildren, Shelby, Amanda, Crystal, Andrew, Jenna, Jessica and Cody; and one great grandchild, Owen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and his sister, Marilyn.
His family would like to thank Davenport Manor Care and Heartland Hospice for all their care and support.
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