OBITUARY FOR \ROBERT L. SCHENK
Robert L. Schenk, 83 of Akron, passed away January 25, 2011 at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO.
Robert L. Schenk was born July 16, 1927, the son of John and Katherine (Schmidt) Schenk. He was born on the family homestead 15 miles south of Akron and lived there his entire life. Bob grew up on the family farm and became involved with animals and crops. He became proficient and continued raising livestock and growing dryland and irrigated crops of wheat, millet, and corn.
Bob attended Rosalind grade school and graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1945. He was salutatorian of his class and received a scholarship to the University of Colorado. He enrolled as an engineering student in the fall of 1945.
Bob enlisted for two-years in the United States Navy in January of 1946. He went to boot camp in San Diego, California. Bob was assigned to electronics school at Great Lakes, Illinois. After completing this course of study, he was promoted Second Class Electronics Technician and was assigned as a crew member aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles. This ship was stationed at Long Beach, California. Naval service was one of the highlights of his life and he had a life long interest in the Navy. After his discharge he returned to family farm.
Following the death of his father in 1949, he took over the farm and continued to work and expand the operation through the years. Robert married Dorothy Riemenschneider on August 20, 1950. Together their farm prospered and they became parents of four children; Kenneth Leroy, Rosalie Ann, John Louis, and Roger Lynn.
Bob served on the rural school board, Washington County ASCS Board, and was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church, serving many years as the stated Clerk of the Session.
Bob is survived by his wife Dorothy of Akron; Ken and Vicki Schenk of Fort Morgan; Rosalie and Marvin Jefferson of Akron; John and Renae Schenk of Fort Collins; and Roger and Diane Schenk of Akron. Grandchildren include Mary Jefferson, Shelli Langford, Sheri Urdiales, Erin Jefferson, Lana Taussig, Brandon Schenk, and Leslie Schenk. Great-grand children include Jackson Langford, Charlie Langford, Aucencio Urdiales, and Siena Urdiales. He is also survived by his sister, Esther Sampson of Akron.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John and George Schenk and sister Mabel Schenk.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Akron. Interment followed at Akron Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Akron or to the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. Brenner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.