Darrell Eugene Schenk

Darrell Eugene Schenk, 89, of Winfield died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Henry County Health Center, Mount Pleasant.

He was born June 17, 1936, in Mount Union to Carl and Francys Helphrey Schenk. He was a 1954 graduate of Winfield High School and graduated Cum Laude from Iowa Wesleyan College. Darrell married Carolyn Watkins in Pleasant Grove and they later divorced.

He taught junior high and high school science in area schools and retired from Mediapolis where he taught junior high science and in his earlier years, he enjoyed coaching basketball. He farmed his entire life and enjoyed ballroom dancing; watching high school and college sports; the stock market; talking politics; and traveling. He loved reading about his genealogy and family history, and was a lifelong learner and educator.

Survivors include his children, Michelle Bentler of Fort Madison and Kelvin (Cay) Schenk of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Matthew) Schmelzer, Isa and Alex Schenk; great-granddaughter, Maeve Schmelzer; sister, Mary Jane Robertson of Mediapolis; one niece, nephews and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ray Robertson.

Visitation for Mr. Schenk will begin at noon Saturday, July 26, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4 p.m.

A graveside inurnment service will immediately follow in procession to Trinity Cemetery, rural Mount Union with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. A light summer supper will be held at the New London Community Hall immediately following the burial.

Memorials have been established for the teachers at the Winfield Mount-Union School District and the Sunrise Terrace Activity Fund.

Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.