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David Schenk Obituary
HASTINGS - David Schenk, 47, of Hildreth died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings from complications from the H1N1 virus.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hildreth with the Revs. Steve and Patti Byrne officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Hildreth.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the church with the family present.
Jelden-Craig Funeral Home in Hildreth is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Sept. 14, 1962, in Grand Island to Merle and Arleen (Ebke) Schenk.
Survivors include his parents of Hildreth; brother and best friend, Darren Schenk of Hildreth; brothers, Dennis Schenk of Elburn, Ill., and Dale Schenk and his wife, Millie, of Lincoln; nieces, Maranda Schenk and Brooke Kelley and her husband, Vince; nephews, Stephen Schenk, Chris Schenk and Tyler Schenk; and several cousins and many close friends. He was also looking forward to the birth of his grandnephew due the end of January.
He was baptized at Faith United Methodist Church in Grand Island and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Grand Island. He grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Northwest, then graduated from the University of Nebraska at Curtis in 1982 with a degree in commercial horticulture.
He moved to Hildreth in 1983 and worked at his parents' service station and owned Dave's Lawn Service from 1983 until 1987. He started substituting as a rural mail carrier in 1987 and then started working full time in 1990. He also worked part time at Fritz's Meat.
He was a member of the Hildreth Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years where he served in several offices and has been fire chief for the last two years. He was also a member of the Franklin Country Club where he has served on the board for 15 years and had been the president for the last 12 years.
He was an ambassador to the Tri-City Storm and had been an avid fan since that program began. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially the family snow mobiling trips. He loved to hunt and fish, teaching his nephews how to hunt and the best places to find the biggest buck. He liked to watch, play and teach golf. He also played on the Hawgs softball team.
He made many friends and memories in all the activities he was involved in. No matter what Dave did he always had fun and made everybody laugh. He collected guns, fire trucks and tractors. A large part of his life was his volunteerism.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A memorial fund has been established.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Schenk
Jill (Hoagland) Stephan
October 29, 2009
To the Schenk family, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I think the last time that I saw him was at our 10 year high school class reunion. Growing up on Lariat Lane brings back many fond memories. We, as neighborhood kids use to have a lot of fun together. Dave touched the lives of many. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Clay Center Fire Department
October 29, 2009
To all the Schenk family, so sorry to hear about Dave. Prayers and thoughts are with you all. He will be deeply missed by everyone. It was a pleasure knowing him. Hildreth won't be the same without him.
~Chris Bertrand~
October 29, 2009
To the family of Dave Schenk, Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of your family, during this tough times.
I haven't seen Dave in a long time, but I still remember the times at Curtis together like it was yessterday.
Nick and Angie Lapaseotes & family
Wade and Kimberly (Anderson) Melroy
October 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Dave will be greatly missed. He has left many memories and hopefully in those memories, and with time, you will be able to heal. Dave was a wonderful addition to the community and was always there to lend a hand. You are all in our prayers.
Eric Myers
October 28, 2009
To the Schenk family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am proud to tell my daughters about the man I had the opportunity to know and had the privilege to pheasant hunt with.
Eric, Kathe, Madilyn, and Allison Myers
October 28, 2009
Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to Dave's family and friends from the Republican City Fire Department.
Republican City Fire and Rescue
Republican City, Nebraska
October 28, 2009
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolensces are with you and your family.
Roger Filter
Offutt AFB Fire Department
Mark Tobiasson
October 28, 2009
It is hard to express the sorrow for your loss of Dave. May it comfort you to know that there are many people whom have enjoyed the opportunity to know and share time with Dave.
May God, family, and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Mark "Toby" Tobiasson
Hershey Volunteer Fire Department
Una Schusler
October 28, 2009
To the Schenk Family:
I get such a lump in my throat when I think of your brother's passing, Dennis. I met him on several occasions and we never parted without a laugh.. You all have such an infectious laugh and have so much fun together. This is such a tragedy. It breaks my heart.You have my most sincere sympathy. Wrap your arms around each other and remember you are in the prayers of hundreds.
Una Schusler
October 28, 2009
To the Family of Dave: Please accept our condolences for the loss of Dave. We are sure going to miss him at hockey and as a customer! He always had a joke or a teasing comment for us. Prayers to Dave and the family he left behind.
Kearney Events, Stand #3 Concessions: Lisa, Rhonda, Nikki, Kim, Bobbi, and Larry
Todd Leach
October 28, 2009
I am truly sorry to hear of this loss to a great family, I only got to meet David once but it still means the world to me. I was fortunate enough to spend one opening day pheasant hunting with him and the family, it was one of the best times I have had before or since. Thank you for the memories
October 27, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Regina (Bunger) Hanson and family
October 27, 2009
Our sympathy to the family and to the members of the Hildreth Fire Department.
With our thoughts and prayers.
Elba Fire and Rescue
Elba, Nebraska
October 27, 2009
Our condolences to the family and to the members of the Hildreth Volunteer Fire Department.
Cairo Vol Fire and QRT
Cairo, NE
October 27, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. He will be deeply missed at the Lions Club in Elburn and at many outing that were attended by him. Our thoughts are with you.
Al & Cheryl Lee
Terry Thompson
October 27, 2009
To the Schenk family. My condolences. May GOD's hand touch your family and help you through this sorrow. Sincerly, Terry Thompson
October 27, 2009
Our prayers are with Dave's family. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful individual with the world! You have all sacrificed your family time to allow him to volunteer to help others. Thank you for that, too. God is with you at this time and always.
-Kearney's Good Samaritan EMS-
October 26, 2009
The Storm Hockey family will miss you Dave. Your spirit will live on with the fans and players. Our condolences to the Schenk family. You will be missed by the Storm hockey community.
Tri-City Storm Hockey
October 26, 2009
My condolences to the family and to the members of the Hildreth Volunteer Fire Department from Pilger Fire and Rescue.
Deb, Mike, Matt, Andrew and Molly Mitchell
October 26, 2009
Our sympathies, hugs and prayers to the Schenk family!! The smile demonstrated in that fabulous photo of David will brighten the heavens!
Harlan & Colleen Hansen
October 26, 2009
To Dave’s Family,
We are deeply saddened, along with you, to know we will never get to see Dave here on earth or talk on the phone with him again. We can only imagine the perfect golf course he is playing on in Heaven!
Even though we didn’t get together with him near enough, the times we had going on trips to several weddings will continue to give us some wonderful memories. We also treasure the memories of having him as an usher in our own wedding 25 years ago, a deer hunting trip, a visit from him at the hospital to see us, but only got to sit & comfort me in the waiting room during Harlan’s knee surgery, and that ‘stop in to see us’ moment on his way back home from somewhere far away, but most of all the ‘good old college days’ memories.
May it bring you some kind of comfort to know that he touched our lives with his friendship and we will be forever thankful to call him a great friend!
A very special - one of a kind man!
He will be missed!
Rod & Mary Ann Boss
October 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lois, Jana, Deb and Lori (Robinetts)
October 26, 2009
To all the Schenk family, we are so sorry for your loss and know that you are in our hearts and prayers. David was a wonder man and will be greatly missed by all that new him.
October 26, 2009
Patty Jestes
Steve Panter
October 26, 2009
To all the the Schenk family, so sorry to hear about Dave. I will never forget that "deep belly" laugh that you can still hear if you listen. Dave would do anything for anybody and I am keeping those thoughts in my prayers. My condolences to all the Schenk family as Dave will be missed my all who he touched.
John and Diane Jelkin
October 26, 2009
You are in our thoughts.
With our deepest sympathy-
October 25, 2009
Mr.& Mrs. Schenk, I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. Went to High School with David and saw him couple of times when I moved to Holdrege. He always had a smile on his face.
Prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Deepest Sympathy
Mrs.Laura(Kiser) Herbert
Bryan Niedfelt
October 25, 2009
To the Family of David, I would like to give my condoleces for the loss of him. I have seen David just a few times since high school, when Dale and I graduated together. I will always remember his joking and always had good spirits when around him. He was a Person that was fun to be around.
Our prayers and Thoughts are with all of you.
My Deepest Sympathy
Bryan Niedfelt
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