Representative Carl Hoschek View All Years

CARL HOSCHEK

MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Carl Hoschek, begs leave to submit the following memorial:

Carl Hoschek was born in Moravia, Austria, August 16, 1892, to Adolph and Philomena Hoschek. He married Agnes C. Walsh, June 16, 1919, in West Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Hoschek preceded him in death on November 10, 1979. Mr. Hoschek passed away December 12, 1981, at Elm View Care Center in Burlington, Iowa, at the age of 89.

He lived in Burlington, Iowa, since 1896 and was educated in the public schools. He graduated from Chicago Tech College. Mr. Hoschek’s career as brickmason and contractor spanned a half century and was a member of the Brick Masons Union 35 years, serving in the capacity of president, secretary, and treasurer. He was president of the state of Iowa Brickmason Organization two terms, brick contractor 18 years and superintendent of brick construction of Iowa Ordnance Plant.

Senator Hoschek was elected state representative from Des Moines County in 1949, serving one term and was State Senator from 1956-1960. He later served as Mayor of Burlington.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War I, Mr. Hoschek was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, former commander of World War I veterans, a member of the Eagles, Brick Masons Union Local 10, the Natural Food Association and the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Burlington, Iowa.

He is survived by one daughter, Katherine M. Jay of Burlington; two sons, Paul H. and Stephen M., both of Burlington; 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Sixty-ninth General Assembly of Iowa: That in the passing of the Honorable Carl Hoschek, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the Senate by this resolution would express its appreciation of his services to his community, state and nation and tender its sympathy and kindest regards to the members of his family.

Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate be instructed to forward an enrolled copy to each member of his family.

CHARLES P. MILLER, Chair

RICHARD F. DRAKE

LOWELL L. JUNKINS

Committee

The resolution was unanimously adopted.