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John Schrack Obituary
He was the widower of Florence C. (Chittick) Schrack, who died in 2001.
Born in Bernville, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Katie L. (Faust) Schrack.
He was a guidance counselor in the Gov. Mifflin School District for 22 years, retiring in 1971. In the mid 1950s, Schrack helped form the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, and was a life member and past president of the organization. He served as treasurer of the South Berks Retired School Employees Association.
He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Kutztown University and his master’s degree in administration and supervision from Duke University.
He was a member of Scottish Rite Lodge, Valley of Reading and Pennsylvania Dutch Society.
Surviving is a daughter, Mary Margaret (Schrack), wife of Phillip Langley, Frankfort, Ill.
Other survivors include a brother, Charles A., husband of Meda Shrack, Bernville; and a sister-in-law, Verna Schrack, Hamburg.
There also are three grandchildren: Peter, Margaret and Kathrynne; and four great-grandchildren: Noura, Faris, Nadia and Ryan.
He was predeceased by three brothers.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service Monday at 7 p.m. in Friedens Lutheran Church, 301 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067. Inurnment will be in Union Cemetery, Boyertown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 409 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512, or to Friedens Lutheran Church at the above address.
Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc., Mohnton, is in charge of arrangements. To access additional information or to offer the family online condolences, please visit www.gilesandyeckley.com.
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Joyce Smith
August 1, 2007
Mary Margaret, as I read your Father's obituary my mind was flooded with many memories.
First, I remembered his interesting and challenging geography classes. Then came the great memories of the times that I spent with you at your house, the games that your parents took us to, and your Mother who was my English Teacher. The name "Schrack" will always be remembered with cherished thoughts!
Joyce Raudenbush Smith GM 1955
Barbara Bailey
July 30, 2007
Mr & Mrs Schrack were not only teachers but family friends as well. They were both unforgettable.
Mrs. Schrack was my teacher for both Latin & English and who could forget Geography with Mr. Schrack???
I have thought of him often when travelling as I never expected to see the places he taught us about! They were gifted teachers.....and who could forget Mr.Schrack's 'eagle eye"...he never missed a thing!!! My condolences to Mary Margaret and her family.
Sincerely, Barbara Raudenbush Bailey (SHS 1946)
Dixie Kreider
July 29, 2007
John Schrack...you were our teacher,
guidance counselor,and most of all,
our friend. We cherish the attention you and Mrs. Schrack gave to us in our formative years.
We have so many fond memories of you both.
Dixie (Craley) Kreider SHS Class of 1953
Myrtle Council
July 28, 2007
Condolences from the SHS Alumni Association.
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Bob Hinkle
July 28, 2007
Mr. Schrack was genuinely concerned about his students, especially when he sensed that they might be headed in the wrong direction. I was constantly amazed at how much he knew about goings-on that we would have preferred to keep from him. I consider myself privileged to have known him.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bob Hinkle
GM '56
Jim Brett
July 28, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Schrack will be remember by me for all of my days. I was graduated from Governor Mifflin in 1957. Mrs. Schrack was taught me Latin and Mr. Schrack was my guidance counselor as well as the person who began the Pennsylvania German Club. Best wishes to Mary Margaret and her family. John was an icon for many of us and I'm sure caused him to pause and muse at our behavior.
Jeanne (Bowman) Reeser
July 27, 2007
So sorry to hear of John Schrack's passing, but he certainly earned his rest. I knew John when I first taught school at Gov. Mifflin in 1964. One of the world's 'special people'.
Donald Werner
July 27, 2007
It was my pleasure to communicate the past few years with Mr. Schrack. He did respond when he was able, and proudly mentioned his attaining the century mark. I called him on his 99th and 100th, and he was grateful for the remembrance. I will notify Rebecca Heffner, in Fl, who has asked about him recently. Sincere sympathy on his passing to family members.
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Joan LaRue Brogan
July 27, 2007
I have many good memories of Mr. Schrack and my struggles with Latin when I was at SHS. I graduated in 1949. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly (Hadesty) Springer
July 27, 2007
Mr. Schrack was my guidance counselor at Governor Mifflin. I graduated in 1966. I have fond memories of him and offer my deepest condolences.
The Staff of Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home
July 26, 2007
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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