Bob Linde Mockwitz

Bob Linde Mockwitz (The Singing Car Dealer) was born in what is now known as Hollywood, California in 1921 to Albert Linde Mockwitz and Velma Jane Stansbury-Mockwitz. Bob's Mother passed away when Bob was less than a year old and he subsequently was raised by his father with the help of his grandparents, George Wilhelm Mockwitz and Theordora Flora Linde-Mockwitz. The family moved to Kenneydale, Wash. where Bob attended school and enjoyed his time with family on Lake Washington. He and his family then relocated to Boise County and his family raised farm animals, selling eggs to Albertsons during WW II. Bob attended school in Banks, Idaho moving upward rapidly in grade because of the excellent tutoring from his grandfather, who read, wrote and spoke seven languages and was learned in many areas. Bob loved to learn and as the family later moved to Rocky Canyon area, he would walk to the music store that was in downtown Boise and waited until the store owners would teach him how to play the piano. He was very determined to learn music well. He also played the guitar and sang. Toward the end of the depression years, Bob's family moved to Boise, Idaho. Here he began working on cars, and selling them. He never forgot the names of people who bought the cars and who they were. It was during this time he met the love of his life, Margaret Anne Swank and wooed her with his music and voice. They were married in 1945. Together they developed the automobile business first called Walk-in-Wheel-Out, and later the Singing Car and Trailer House Dealer and finally the Singing Car Dealer in Garden City, Idaho. Bob was one of the first used car dealers in the state. Bob was well known in the community for his radio spots that aired on several radio stations and national TV programs highlighting him. Bob was a special person and will be missed and long remembered by his family and those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Bob (Bobby) Mockwitz Jr., his mother, Velma Jane Stansbury, his father, Albert Linde Mockwitz, and Grandparents, Theodora Flora Linde-Mockwitz and George Wilhelm Mockwitz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret Anne Swank-Mockwitz; three daughters, Ann (Tom) Booth, Cathy Mockwitz-English, Holly Mockwitz; one son, Ben Linde Mockwitz, 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A viewing will begin at 12 noon on Friday, June 16, 2006, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 8620 Goddard st. in Boise, Idaho. Graveside services will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery.