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- SANBORN - Rudolf C. Walck, 87, of Sanborn, died Sunday (Oct. 23, 1977) in Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, after a brief illness.
He was a native of the Town, of Wheatfield, and resided in the Town of Lewiston most of his life, where he operated a dairy and vegetable farm.
Walck was a court officer for the Niagara County Supreme Court for over 40 years. Prior to retiring in 1975, he was a charter member, former trustee, and elder of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, having served on various building committees.
He was also a charter member and trustee of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire County, former director of the Niagara County Milk Co-op, and a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Niagara County Judges and Police Association. His wife, Ernestine D. Walck, predeceased him in 1967.
Surviving are two sons, Rudolf Walck Jr. and Leonard, both of Sanborn; one brother, Hubert of Sanborn; one sister, Mrs. John (Agnes). DeVantier of Niagara Falls, and four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was the father of the late Edna Craft.
Funeral services will he held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, with the Rev. Paul F. Wittenberg officiating. Burial will he in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Sanborn, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday. Members of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. will meet for a memorial service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, the family said.
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WALCK- Rudolf C., of Sanborn, N,Y., in Memorial Medical Center Oct. 23. 1977. Husband of the late Ernestine D. Walck. Beloved father of Rudolf Walck Jr., Leonard W. Walck., both of Sanborn; the late Mrs. Edna Craft. Brother of Hubert Walck of Sanborn, Mrs. John (Agnes) DeVantier of Niagara Falls. Grandfather of Mrs. Thomas (Lynn) Wilson, Wayne Walck, Ronald and Gallen (sic) Craft. Great-grandfather of Jeffrey Craft. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funera1 services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, with the Rev. Paul F. Wittenberg officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME Inc., 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Members of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. will conduct Memorial Services Wednesday at 8 p.m. If preferred, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10/25,26.
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