Kenneth Earl Schalski

Kenneth "Pollock" Earl Schalski, age 59, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Entered into rest on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Muldrow , Oklahoma. He was surrounded by his beloved family members and went peacefully..

Kenneth was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, to Clonda and Jerry Schalski Sr. on April 17, 1966. He went to school in Greenwood, Arkansas, where he graduated with the class of 1985. He worked as a Cook for Luby's Cafeteria and Restaurant from 1992-1993 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Kenneth also worked for Sonic Drive-In around 2000-2003 in Fort Smith.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Clonda and Jerry Schalski Sr.; as well as his brother, Doug Schalski.

Kenneth is survived by his ex-wife Brenda Chapple of Bonanza, Arkansas; his sons, Jerry Schalski of Texas, Justin Schalski of Clinton, Missouri; daughters, Melissa Schalski of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Amanda and husband Thomas Shepard of Muldrow, Oklahoma. They where his loving caregivers of his home. He is also survived by his brothers; Jerry Schalski Jr. of Texas, Paul Schalski of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sisters, Cindy Machaun of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Angela Stewart of Jenny Lind, Arkansas; grandchildren, Nicholas Holly of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Michael Shepard, Nevaeh Shepard, both of Muldrow, Oklahoma; one nephew, Timothy Schalski of Jenny Lind, Arkansas; niece, Clonda and husband Matt Urbine along with their children, April and Andrew; his cousin, Bettie Marie Rogers and her son Levi; best friend, Stacy Lord and her daugher Mykie Lord; as well as his best friend/ #1 Buddy Eddy Carter of Rock Island, Oklahoma.

The family of kenneth Schalski wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Heart of Hospice in Poteau, Oklahoma and their team of nurses for taking such wonderful care... thank you!

Kenneth "Pollack" Schalski was a wonderful and funny guy. If you were having a bad day, he would bring you out of it... he was an amazing and loved father, son, uncle, grandpa, and friend to a lot of people. R.I.P Kenneth Schalski.