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Clarence Schawk

1926 - 2014

Clarence Schawk obituary, 1926-2014, Fontana, Wi

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1926

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2014

Clarence Schawk Obituary

Schawk, Clarence W. Age 88, of Fontana, WI and Park Ridge, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI. He was born in Chicago on March 21, 1926 to Clarence E. and Adell (Treptow) Schawk. Clarence proudly served in the U.S. Marines in the 2nd Divison, 2nd Battalion, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of War during the infamous battle of Okinawa. Clarence was united in marriage to Marilyn Rieck on June 6, 1953 in Chicago. He was the founder and longtime owner and operator of Schawk, Inc. in Chicago, IL. Presently along with his wife, Marilyn, they are the owners and operators of the Geneva Inn on Lake Geneva. Among many of his memberships and accomplishments were: The Clarence W. and Marilyn G. Schawk Family Foundation have been involved with many organizations including CLEF (Chicago Lutheran Educational Fund), United Way, National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, National Foundation for Abused and Neglected Children, Neediest Kids Fund, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, LEAPS Program at Valparaiso University, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, inner city schools of Chicago, Time is Now, as well as several other worthy causes. Clarence is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn; his sister, Dorothy Schawk; four children, Cathy Schawk of Sarasota, FL, David (Teryl) Schawk of Barrington, IL, Judy (Bruce) Gallo of Park Ridge, IL, and Lisa (Scott) Stearns of Madison, WI; seven grandchildren, Kelly (Rob) Douglass, Colleen (Tom) Barlo, Kara (Adam) O'Dempsey, Jessica Gallo, William Stearns, Mallory Stearns and Sarah Stearns; six great-grandchildren, Ava, Tyler, Addison, Trevor, Travis, and Scarlet. Clarence was a man who loved and faithfully served his God, his family, and his country. He will be missed by many. The family would like to thank Mercy Walworth staff for all their loving care. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2014 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 416 W. Geneva Street in Delavan with Rev. Robert P. Rickman officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and an hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Entombment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Lake Geneva, WI. A Memorial Service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6201 W. Patterson, Chicago, Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Chicago Lutheran Educational Fund (CLEF) 861 S. Church Rd., Bensonville, IL 60106 or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. MONROE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family. Please visit us at monroefh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 23, 2014.

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Marie Nannini

October 21, 2014

Dear Marilyn and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely
Marie and Bob Nannini

Janet (Ottow) Foss

October 5, 2014

Dear Aunt Marilyn, and to all my cousins and their families,
I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Clary's passing on into Eternal Life with our Lord and Savior. He has always held such a special place in my life as my Godfather. He truly lived his life and taught me how to live mine in service to God. I often fondly recall our family visits and play time. I knew he would always be there for me if I needed him. I loved him deeply and will always carry him in my heart. Godfathers are special like that. My love and prayers go to you all, may you find the joy amidst your grief that we will one day all be reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

October 4, 2014

Dear Schawks,
It is obvious that the patriarch of the family was a great man and will be missed by all of you. May your memories of him bring comfort and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Mr and Mrs Robert Curry

September 29, 2014

Dear Schawk Family, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Clarence was a man who touched our entire family deeply and will be remembered for always. May God hold you closely during this difficult time and comfort you with wonderful memories. Love, Michael, Joann & Lauren Dobbins

Fred Marunde

September 26, 2014

My heart is heavy and aches with the loss of Clarence. For nearly 50 years he has been my boss, mentor, but most importantly my friend. He was a hero to many and always ready to help, he would help anyone who was in need. He will be truly missed by many, and by all of us who knew him. My condolences and prayers go out to you, Marilyn and to the entire Schawk family. May the good Lord above give you peace, strength and heal your broken hearts having lost your loved one. God Bless all of you now and always; in friendship
Fondly, Fred Marunde

Kelly Muscia

September 25, 2014

May God bless you Mrs. Schawk and your family during this time of sorrow. Mr. Schawk will truly be missed by all. He was a great and generous man. I was sadden when I saw Donna in May and she told me Mr. Schawk was ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 25, 2014

Our genuine thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincere blessings.
-The Schanna Family

veronica zielke

September 24, 2014

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Schawk on Kedzie Avenue. He was a great man with ambition and fortitude in making his lithographic company a huge success. He hired energetic, honest people and it was a happy environment with opportunity to learn and succeed. I miss all the people I worked with; and reading about Mr. Schawk's acquisitions and the company listed in the stock market. My condolences to Mrs. Schawk and family. You were blessed with a good husband and father. God bless you.

Veronica, Robert and David Zielke

Tony Klima

September 24, 2014

Please accept our deepest condolences to you Dave and the entire Schawk family on the loss of Clarence

Tony Klima and family

September 24, 2014

Our condolences to the Schawk family on the loss of Clarence. The Ed Diversey Family

September 24, 2014

We were sorry to learn of Clarence's passing. We not only had a good business relationship with his company, but I also served on the CLEF Board with him. Our sympathies to the entire family.
Helen and Bob Berg

Tom Bacino

September 23, 2014

Dave and your entire family, Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. May God Bless your father and your entire family at this time.

Tim Rose

September 23, 2014

Clarence, aside from being a charitable man, gave thousands of people the opportunity to raise their families in a financially stable environment,buy houses, pay for their kids' education... ;and he was a good guy. God bless Clarence.

My deepest and sincere sympathies to my aunt Marilyn and the entire Schawk family during this most difficult of times. Peace...Namaste, Eric

Eric Kinkel

September 23, 2014

My dearest Uncle Clary, you were a strong abiding man with whom I admired greatly. Your Strength, courage and generous compassion helped many people at home, and I'm sure around the world. I will miss hearing your distinct voice as well as seeing all you accomplished with your Sturtevant honorable service to our country, family and friends. To my aunt Marilyn and to all my cousins, I send my deepest and sincere sympathies, as well as a profound sense of peace to come over you in the days ahead. His overwhelming generosity and pride for his family, friends and affiliates was always gracious and notable. He was a faithful, noble, trustworthy and virtuous man. We were all truly blessed by your fathers presence in this world. Peace be with you...Eric Kinkel

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

416 W. Geneva Street, Delavan, IL

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Messiah Lutheran Church

6201 W. Patterson, Chicago, IL

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