Edward William “Bill” Schenk

Sturtevant – Edward William “Bill” Schenk, 70, passed away at All Saints hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Wabeno on October 27, 1938, son of the late Edward and Letha (nee: Martin) Schenk, Sr. Mr. Schenk served our country with honor in the US Air Force. On April 2, 1966 in Duluth, Minnesota he was wed to Phyllis Ann VanCuren. He had been a Sturtevant resident since 1973. Edward graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1975, and had a successful career as an Industrial Engineer with several area companies, most recently with Strattec Manufacturing in Milwaukee. He loved to play cribbage and chess, and was a loyal fan of the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers. Ed was an avid history buff and was also interested in astronomy. He was an unmatched “family man” whose wife and children were always his first priority. Ed was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; and their children, Steven Schenk of S. Milwaukee, Edward R. Schenk of Cave Creek, Arizona, Jennie Schenk of Los Angeles, California, and Heather (fiancé – Erich Angel) Schenk of Franklin; his sister, Leticia Wellnitz of Elm Grove; as well as many other relatives and friends. His sisters, Lorraine Tokar and Laone Krauss, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant, with Rev. Jeffrey Mortenson officiating. Visitation will begin at 12 noon. Committal services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Memorials to the Faith Lutheran Church have been suggested. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Mullane and the caring staff at All Saints for their warmth and compassion.