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Charles Shenk

1940 - 2016

Charles Shenk obituary, 1940-2016, Lexington, KY

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1940

DIED

2016

Charles Shenk Obituary

SHENK Charles Leonard, 76, husband of Lavonda Shenk, died Thurs. Sept. 1, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH in Vitas Hospice Care. Born April 28, 1940 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Leonard Lee and Martha Stewart Shenk. Mr. Shenk was a retired machinist for IBM. Survivors other than his wife include three children, Lorie (Tony) Shenk, Leonard (Gail) Shenk, and LynnŠ (Garry) Gifford; four grandchildren, Connor Gifford, Kyle Shenk, Jake Gifford, and Kristin Shenk; and cousins, Rick Fleckinstein and family, Ed (Gail) Alley, and Louise Corbin and family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Allen and Bill Mitchell. A graveside service will be held 2pm Tues, Sept. 6 at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens with Brother Jared Rue officiating. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 6100 Dutchman's Lane: Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Sep. 4, 2016.

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lois evans

September 6, 2016

i did not know Mr.Shenk before he became ill,but i did witness the total love and adoration that his family had for him.He must have been a great husband and father to have so much love and respect from his wife and children.Mr.shenk was loved by many here at Communicare of Clifton,we will miss him,we also will miss his family.They are the kindest and sweetest family that i have ever came across in my 25 years of nursing.My prayer is that you find comfort in knowing he is with the LORD,and that you all went above and beyond while caring for him.you guys are the best family ever.

Susan Estep

September 5, 2016

In loving memory of a cousin, always remember the fun times we had

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