Calvin William Schovajsa
SAN ANGELO
Calvin William Schovajsa, 86, passed away at home Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
He was born To Rudolph and Lillie Schovajsa on Nov. 19, 1931 in Miles. He served in the 25th Division attached to Headquarters of the Acefield Artillary in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He married Alice Schwertner on Aug. 11, 1956 and they lived in Silver where he worked for the gas plant before moving to St. Lawrence where he managed the cotton gin. They moved to Water Valley in 1963 where he worked on the farm and also as a machinist for M& M Machine and SACE. Calvin & Alice divorced in 1985 and he moved to San Angelo. He married Hildegarde Kurtz on July 11, 1997 and worked for Aeromotor Windmill as the plant manager where he retired after working there for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Hildegarde, and children: JC and Cheryl Schovajsa of Water Valley, Cynthiajean and Jimmy Hokit of Ozona, and Margaretann and John Musick of Water Valley. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include Wade and Jamie Schovajsa, Bruce and Jassy Schovajsa, and Lindsey Musick, all of Water Valley, and Ashley and TR Sissel of Junction. Great-grandchildren include Robert, Elizabeth, Paisley, Hagen, Calen, and Cooper. He is also survived by his sister Lois Gordon of San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Schovajsa.
There will be a time of visitation held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Belmore Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Miles, Texas with Dr. Toby Irwin officiating. Pallbearers include Wade Schovajsa, Bruce Schovajsa, TR Sissel, Justin Herman, Jimmy Villers, and Shane Nelson. Honarary pallbearers are Kees Verheul, Bob Brasher, and Harold Liebo.
Special thanks to Kathy, Steve, and Peggy with Kindred Hospice for all the care they showed the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity.
Family and friends are encouraged to share photos and memories, send condolences, and sign the online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO
Calvin William Schovajsa, 86, passed away at home Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
He was born To Rudolph and Lillie Schovajsa on Nov. 19, 1931 in Miles. He served in the 25th Division attached to Headquarters of the Acefield Artillary in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He married Alice Schwertner on Aug. 11, 1956 and they lived in Silver where he worked for the gas plant before moving to St. Lawrence where he managed the cotton gin. They moved to Water Valley in 1963 where he worked on the farm and also as a machinist for M& M Machine and SACE. Calvin & Alice divorced in 1985 and he moved to San Angelo. He married Hildegarde Kurtz on July 11, 1997 and worked for Aeromotor Windmill as the plant manager where he retired after working there for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Hildegarde, and children: JC and Cheryl Schovajsa of Water Valley, Cynthiajean and Jimmy Hokit of Ozona, and Margaretann and John Musick of Water Valley. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include Wade and Jamie Schovajsa, Bruce and Jassy Schovajsa, and Lindsey Musick, all of Water Valley, and Ashley and TR Sissel of Junction. Great-grandchildren include Robert, Elizabeth, Paisley, Hagen, Calen, and Cooper. He is also survived by his sister Lois Gordon of San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Schovajsa.
There will be a time of visitation held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Belmore Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Miles, Texas with Dr. Toby Irwin officiating. Pallbearers include Wade Schovajsa, Bruce Schovajsa, TR Sissel, Justin Herman, Jimmy Villers, and Shane Nelson. Honarary pallbearers are Kees Verheul, Bob Brasher, and Harold Liebo.
Special thanks to Kathy, Steve, and Peggy with Kindred Hospice for all the care they showed the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity.
Family and friends are encouraged to share photos and memories, send condolences, and sign the online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.
Calvin William Schovajsa
SAN ANGELO
Calvin William Schovajsa, 86, passed away at home Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
He was born To Rudolph and Lillie Schovajsa on Nov. 19, 1931 in Miles. He served in the 25th Division attached to Headquarters of the Acefield Artillary in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He married Alice Schwertner on Aug. 11, 1956 and they lived in Silver where he worked for the gas plant before moving to St. Lawrence where he managed the cotton gin. They moved to Water Valley in 1963 where he worked on the farm and also as a machinist for M& M Machine and SACE. Calvin & Alice divorced in 1985 and he moved to San Angelo. He married Hildegarde Kurtz on July 11, 1997 and worked for Aeromotor Windmill as the plant manager where he retired after working there for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Hildegarde, and children: JC and Cheryl Schovajsa of Water Valley, Cynthiajean and Jimmy Hokit of Ozona, and Margaretann and John Musick of Water Valley. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include Wade and Jamie Schovajsa, Bruce and Jassy Schovajsa, and Lindsey Musick, all of Water Valley, and Ashley and TR Sissel of Junction. Great-grandchildren include Robert, Elizabeth, Paisley, Hagen, Calen, and Cooper. He is also survived by his sister Lois Gordon of San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Schovajsa.
There will be a time of visitation held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Belmore Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Miles, Texas with Dr. Toby Irwin officiating. Pallbearers include Wade Schovajsa, Bruce Schovajsa, TR Sissel, Justin Herman, Jimmy Villers, and Shane Nelson. Honarary pallbearers are Kees Verheul, Bob Brasher, and Harold Liebo.
Special thanks to Kathy, Steve, and Peggy with Kindred Hospice for all the care they showed the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity.
Family and friends are encouraged to share photos and memories, send condolences, and sign the online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.
SAN ANGELO
Calvin William Schovajsa, 86, passed away at home Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
He was born To Rudolph and Lillie Schovajsa on Nov. 19, 1931 in Miles. He served in the 25th Division attached to Headquarters of the Acefield Artillary in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He married Alice Schwertner on Aug. 11, 1956 and they lived in Silver where he worked for the gas plant before moving to St. Lawrence where he managed the cotton gin. They moved to Water Valley in 1963 where he worked on the farm and also as a machinist for M& M Machine and SACE. Calvin & Alice divorced in 1985 and he moved to San Angelo. He married Hildegarde Kurtz on July 11, 1997 and worked for Aeromotor Windmill as the plant manager where he retired after working there for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Hildegarde, and children: JC and Cheryl Schovajsa of Water Valley, Cynthiajean and Jimmy Hokit of Ozona, and Margaretann and John Musick of Water Valley. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include Wade and Jamie Schovajsa, Bruce and Jassy Schovajsa, and Lindsey Musick, all of Water Valley, and Ashley and TR Sissel of Junction. Great-grandchildren include Robert, Elizabeth, Paisley, Hagen, Calen, and Cooper. He is also survived by his sister Lois Gordon of San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Schovajsa.
There will be a time of visitation held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Belmore Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Miles, Texas with Dr. Toby Irwin officiating. Pallbearers include Wade Schovajsa, Bruce Schovajsa, TR Sissel, Justin Herman, Jimmy Villers, and Shane Nelson. Honarary pallbearers are Kees Verheul, Bob Brasher, and Harold Liebo.
Special thanks to Kathy, Steve, and Peggy with Kindred Hospice for all the care they showed the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity.
Family and friends are encouraged to share photos and memories, send condolences, and sign the online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.
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