George Louis Joeckel Sr.

George Louis Joeckel Sr. CURRITUCK - George Louis Joeckel Sr., 93, of the 100 block of Teal Drive, died Aug. 31, 2008, in his residence. Mr. Joeckel was born in New York and was the son of the late Louis Joeckel and Johanna Bender Joeckel. He was a retired electrician, a partner at Nordling Dean Electric Company in Summit, a member of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) Ellenville, N.Y., and he was a member of the Jephthah Masonic Lodge No. 232 AF&AM, Rockaway, N.J. He was a former member of the Pine Lakes Country Club. Competing for the Peerless Club in New Jersey, he was for many years an East Region Ice Skating Champion. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stankiewicz Joeckel of the home; his daughter, Nancy J. Joeckel of Oregon; and his son, George L. Joeckel Jr. of Barefoot Park, Fla.; stepsons, Donald Gulliksen of New Jersey, Dave Carmody of Maryland, Allan Carmody of Virginia, and Doug Carmody of Florida; stepdaughter, Diane Lindsey of Currituck; and 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Pilmoor United Methodist Church. Masonic rites will be given by the Coinjock Masonic Lodge No. 463 AF&AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Back Bay Restoration Foundation, 3022 New Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 or to the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, c/o Mackey Island, P.O. Box 39, Knotts Island, NC 27950-0039. Twiford's Funeral Home, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Joeckel family with arrangements. You may sign the online register at www.twifordfh.com. 252-335-4395.