Obituary of Paul S. Bouck

Mr. Paul S. Bouck, 97, of Otsquago Club Road, Fort Plain, New York died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Palatine Nursing Home. Born on October 13, 1915 in Breakabeen, NY, he was the son of Tilden Bouck and Mae Mattice Bouck. He was a graduate of Middleburgh High School, where he also did post graduate work. He was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Bouck was Head Pressman for Arkell & Smith Bag Factory until they closed. He then became an Automobile Repair Technician for Chevrolet. Mr. Bouck was employed with Failing Ford in St. Johnsville then Hubbard's Garage in St. Johnsville until his retirement. He was of Lutheran faith. Mr. Bouck was an avid bowler until his 80's. In his younger years, Paul enjoyed hunting and playing baseball on the local team. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #853 in Canajoharie. On May 10, 1975 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Plain Paul was married to Marian Darrow. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Mr. Bouck is predeceased by 2 sons, Leland E. Bouck, Ronald T. Bouck; 2 daughters, Pauline Mary Bouck Wagner, Doris Bouck; sister, Inez Hagabone and brother, Edwin Bouck. He is survived by his wife, Marian Yager Bouck of Fort Plain, NY; 2 sons, David & Shirley Bouck of Fort Plain, NY, Russel Bouck of Rotterdam, NY; son-in-law, Vernon Wagner of Palatine Bridge, NY; 3 step-sons, Fred Yager & Jane of Canajoharie, NY, Mark & Chong Yager of Canajoharie, NY, John & Kathy Yager of Fort Plain, NY; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 7:00pm at The Chapel of Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 with Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 5:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Fort Plain Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Mr. Paul S. Bouck may be made to the Charity of one's choice.