Obituary of Charles Roger Schoch

Charles Roger Schoch, age 81, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Walden and Virginia Katherine Schoch, his brother, Richard Ralph Schoch, his son-in-law, David Dunkley, and his sisters-in-law, Helene Schoch, wife of Edward, and Dolly Schoch, wife of Keith. Charles proudly served our country as a member of the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years.  After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Charles would go onto have a successful career in information technology.

Charles is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Schoch nee Albice; his sons, John Charles Schoch and Paull Allan Schoch and his wife, Kim; Barbara's children, Scott Thiel, Richard Thomas Thiel, and Terri Jean Dunkley; his grandchildren, Paul Allan Schoch, Cameron Gregory Schoch, Sahannon Schoch, Sam Schoch, Nicolas Sanders, Brandi Lynn Palmer and her husband, Nate, Jon Dunkley and his wife, Adri, and Justin Dunkley; great grandchildren, Camri Palmer, Sawyer Palmer, and Zada Dunkley; siblings, Edward William Schoch, David Thomas Schoch, Mary Kay Tiller and her husband, Denny, Keith James Schoch, and Kathleen Marie Geist and her husband, David, and numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 with a Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home - South Side, 6204 S. First St., Austin, Texas.  

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Central Texas State Veteran's Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, Texas.

In leiu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in honor of Charles be made to VFW Post 3377 or American Legion Travis Post 76.

Services will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate.  Follow link to Facebook Live Mission - South Side

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

Each person entering the funeral home, church, and cemetery will be required to wear a mask

and to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.   If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services. 

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.