James Louis Schwenker Sr.

Louisville - James Louis "Honk" Schwenker Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, August 4, 2023. Jim was a devout Catholic and a current parishioner of St Edward Church. He grew up in Germantown, where he attended St. Elizabeth; as did he and his wife, the former Edna Howard of 42 years until her death, raise their six children. Later, Jim found love again and married Betty (Gallahue). They were married 21 years until her death. Jim was a loyal and active member of the Knights of Columbus and a proud member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 502 for 67 years. He enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, attending plays, always there with a helping hand and spending time with family. Jim and his family is forever grateful for his caretaker, nurse and step daughter, Barbara Bartley. She was his constant and faithful caregiver and dear friend for years.

Jim is survived by his children: Karen Kehr, Sharon Kramer, Louis (Nancy) Schwenker Jr., Gary (Sandie) Schwenker, Norma (Jack) Sivori and Joseph (Judy) Schwenker, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; as well as stepchildren Kathy (Ken) Robbins, Richard (Mary Anne) Gallahue, Larry (Debbie) Gallahue, Charlie (Cindy) Gallahue, Barbara (Bernie) Bartley, Carolyn (John) Sparks, Marguerite Cardenas, Susie (Chuck) Dempsey, Dorothy (Al) Frankrone, Diane (Tony) Plappert, Steve (Carrie) Gallahue, Rosemary (Mike) Sheehy, Virginia (Brian) Higgs, 45 step-grandchildren, 50 step great grandchildren, and 8 step great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Gallahue), first wife, Edna (Howard) siblings: Rosalie Peak, Mary Francis Schwenker, Helen Blandford, Dan Schwenker, Frank "Sonny" Schwenker and Patsy Wyatt, grandson, Matthew Hogan, stepson, David Gallahue, stepson-in-law, William Cardenas Sr. and step grandson William Cardenas Jr.

Jim chose cremation, and his final resting place will be at Calvary Cemetery. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Edwards Church, 9608 Sue Helen Dr., Louisville, KY 40299 on August 17, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to EWTN; Eternal World Television Network. https://www.ewtn.com/