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John Schenk

Male 1881 - 1942  (61 years)


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  1. 1.  John Schenk was born 15 May 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1942, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61972386
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75998
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; assistant market gardener
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Turner, Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 137 Weber St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    In the 1901 Berlin Census John Schenk is a boarder in the home of Wilson and Lydia Euler.

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    JOHN SCHENK

    A native of Wilmot Township. John Schenk, 61, died yesterday at Walkerton. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schenk.

    Surviving are his wife, formerly Louisa Knipfel; two sons, Wilfred and Clarence of the R.C.A.F., the latter overseas; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Strebel, Kitchener, and Miss Irene Schenk, Walkerton; and two brothers, Herman and William. Kitchener One grandchild also sur vives.

    A service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church, Walkerton, on Saturday at two o'clock, following which the remains will be brought to Kitchener, arriving here about 6:30 pm. Funeral service will be held from the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home at two o'clock Sunday after noon. Rev. A. Orten, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery The remains will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home.

    John married Louisa Knipfel 22 Oct 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of John "Henry" Knipfel and Rosina Bivour) was born 18 Nov 1889, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Oct 1986, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Clarence Schenk  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Irene Schenk  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Wilfred George Schenk  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 May 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Margaret Schenk  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Schenk Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Clarence — Ariel. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Irene Schenk Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Irene — Robert Pergentile. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Wilfred George Schenk Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 25 May 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309094
    • Residence: 1921, 137 Weber St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    WILFRED GEORGE SCHENK

    Passed away October 24, 2010 at The Westmount LTC in Kitchener, at the age of 95. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Natalie, by his daughter Sandra, and his brother Clarence. Survived by his sisters Margaret and Irene, and his son Kenneth. Wilfred was a lifelong member of Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was a flight lieutenant and bomber pilot in World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He worked at Uniroyal for 34 yrs, and enjoyed fishing and the family cottage into his retirement. Heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful staff at The Westmount LTC, whose kindness and loving care made his final year a pleasant one. Wilfred will be sadly missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 28, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. followed by Funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 137 Queen St. South in Kitchener. Interment at 12 noon at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery on Weber Street in Kitchener.

    "Wilfred Schenk Obituary - , ". 2010. Dignity Memorial. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kitchener-on/wilfred-schenk-4420325.

    Military:
    He was a flight lieutenant and bomber pilot in World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

    Wilfred — Natalie Heimbigner. Natalie was born 9 Sep 1924, , Russia; died 2010; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Margaret Schenk Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Strebel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309095
    • Residence: 1921, 137 Weber St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Margaret — Strebel. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



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