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Carol Schenk Obituary

Schenk, Carol Ann (née Perkins)

Schenk, Carol Ann (née Perkins), fortified with the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of Richard Schenk for 53 years; dear mother of Patsy (Paul) Klein, Julie (Nick) Peterson, Rick (Jenny) Schenk, Brian (Danielle) Schenk, and Corey (Colleen) Schenk; proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren; dear sister of Patricia (the late Greg) Cierpiot; and cherished by many extended family and friends.

Services: Mass: Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 415 Weidman Road, Manchester, MO 63011, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Private Interment National Cemetery. Contributions to Cross Catholic Outreach. Visitation: SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Carol Schenk

Oct

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory

14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

Oct

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church

415 Weidman Road, Manchester, MO 63011

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Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

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So sorry to read this. I loved servicing your home & enjoyed our witty banter. Condolences, Bill & Jennifer Ganley

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