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1953
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Clifford Schenck Obituary
March 26, 1953 - July 12, 2021
Kennewick, Washington - Born to Theodore L Schenck and Clara L Keplinger in Toppinish, Wa, Earl was a life long Tri-Cities resident. After graduating from Kiona-Benton High Earl spent 4 years in the Navy. He worked several years for his stepfather at Bob Lackey's Texaco at the Richand Y driving tow truck, several more years as a maintenance worker for the Finley School District and several years for Lowes until his retirement.
Earl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He would try almost anything at least once but his real enjoyment was building and racing RC Hydroplane boats.
Earl was preceded in death by his father Theodore L Schenck. He leaves behind mother Clara L Lackey, brother Jay R Schenck (Shela) and sisters Barbara J Herrin and Joanne L Schenck all of the Tri-Cites, 3 nieces and many grand nieces and nephews.
Earl has requested no funeral but would like you to donate to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Schenck
6 Entries
Fred Stock
August 3, 2021
Earl was a special friend during the many years we raced RC Hydroplanes together. He had a gentle good nature and was always smiling, no matter how the race results turned out. We spent many hours together building boats in Troy McIntire's shop, cutting, fitting, gluing, panting and cracking jokes. I always enjoyed Earl's conversations as he had many interesting stories about his Navy travels. It is so sad that he leaves us in his retirements years, but, I know he's with all the other RC Modelers in Hydro Heaven, building and racing boat with grins a mile wide. We will miss you Earl, God Speed!
Brad Lewis.
July 31, 2021
Earl was kind. Never raised his voice. Always helping others. Loved to have fun with our group of boat guys. Am so glad I got to be a part of all those memories. Late nights in the shop. I remember his first build of a Jim Harvey Motorsports frame up boat. First launch it stoped running right on the launch. Troy said one of his more memorable quotes "at least it floats". Earl thought that was so funny. It was 30 years ago this year. I still laugh at those two together. They are together now. I will miss you Earl. Thank you for being you!!
john howell
July 30, 2021
you now move on to the final heat earl. lot of enjoyment with you. missed you at this years Columbia cup race. will remember my friend till my ending days
Jim Latimer
July 26, 2021
A good friend and fellow RCU racer...Rest In Peace, Earl.
Jan Black
July 19, 2021
Earl was always a kind, helpful person and we will miss him.
Joanne
July 19, 2021
I love you Brother
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