Pauline Schrock

PAULINE SCHROCK

Kalona

Pauline Schrock, 91, of rural Kalona, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa. Pauline was born May 18, 1929, at the family home to Mahlon and Maggie (Miller) Gingerich of rural Kalona, Iowa. Pauline attended West Lincoln School and was a faithful member of Sharon Bethel Church. She was united in marriage to Elmer L. Schrock on Oct. 6, 1949. They were committed to each other and enjoyed almost 40 years of married life. She enjoyed life on the farm, gardening and family time together. A prayer warrior, she prayed for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by name daily.

Survivors include six children and their spouses, Devon (Marge) Schrock of Washington, Iowa, Iva (Wilbur) Hershberger of Millersburg, Ohio, and Dean (Karen) Schrock, Larry (Rosella) Schrock, Jim (Marilyn) Schrock, Kenny (Tami) Schroc, all of Kalona, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Dorothea Gingerich.

Preceding Pauline in death was her beloved husband, Elmer, on July 12, 1989; her parents; and 10 siblings, Katie Mast, Lizzie Gingerich, Ollie Hochstedler, Linus Gingerich, Cora Yoder, Eldora Mast, Maynard Gingerich, Jacob Gingerich, Iva Gingerich and Ida Mullet.

Mom, you have run the race, finished the course and received your crown of eternal life.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, acts of kindness and support shown to them during their time of loss. Thank you to the United Presbyterian Home for their care of mom the last 1½ years.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Sharon Bethel Church, near Kalona. Visitation will b from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Sharon Hill Cemetery. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for services. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. A memorial fund has been established for the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa.