Karl W Rhodes

March 2, 1951 - February 23, 2020

Karl W. Rhodes, 68, passed away on February 23 at St. Josephs in Stockton, CA. Karl was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany on March 02, 1951. He is survived by his mother Maria Rhodes, a daughter April Gonzales and a granddaughter Hannah Gonzales, and was predeceased by his father Robert Rhodes. Funeral services will be performed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 1635 Chester Dr., Tracy, CA on March 02, 2020 at Noon with graveside services to directly follow at Tracy Public Cemetery. Karl moved to Tracy Ca when his father retired from the Army. He graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1969 where he was very active in the Drama Club and Choir. After high school Karl served in the Navy on the USS John Hancock. Karl retired from the Tracy Defense Depot after 36 years of service. During his time at the depot Karl worked in many various bulk warehouses but everyone would know which warehouse Karl worked in by his location marking done in calligraphy. He was very skilled in calligraphy and was able to perform this within seconds. After retirement Karl enjoyed getting together with friends for lunch at Four Corners Restaurant which was the same place he would meet with friends for lunch or after work. Karl was very social he loved people all people and felt comfortable with everyone; everyone was a friend. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Either St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of San Joaquin