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Peter Schenck Obituary

Schenck, Peter H. 71, of Clarendon Hills, beloved husband of Ann, died Saturday, September 24. Loving father of Tom (Patti Marshall), Jeff (Jenny), Kathy (Jim) Price and Peg (Mark) Boutchia, loving brother of Joan (Howard) Leavitt and beloved brother-in-law of Jean (David) Evans and Jim (Diane) Rose, beloved "Gramps" of Emily, Nora, Lindsay, Jimmy, Matthew and Brook. Peter was born November 13, 1933, in Bryn Mawr, Pa., to Courtlandt and Mary Schenck. The family moved to Hinsdale during World War II. After attending Hinsdale Township High School, he graduated from The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey in 1952. He attended Princeton University and Elmhurst College before entering the U.S. Army in 1955. After his discharge, he enrolled in Northwestern University, earning a bachelors degree in business in 1960. At Northwestern, he joined Alpha Epsilon Delta chapter of Chi Psi Fraternity, in which he remained active long after graduation. He surved as alumni leader of "The Lodge", and was national chairman of Chi Psi Educational Trust, which provides undergraduate scholarships. His career was spent entirely in the textile industry, starting at Johnson & Johnson in 1960. He retired in 2000 after 22 years at Quick Service Textiles, Inc. of Chicago, where he was VP/merchandise manager. Peter was an active member of Community Presbyterian Church in Clarendon Hills, serving as deacon, an elder and chairman of the stewardship committee. Proud of his Dutch heritage, he was also active in the Holland Society of New York, serving as president of its Midwest branch. He was also a longtime member of Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale. Peter, Ann and their family loved to travel, watch Cubs and Sox baseball, and most of all, play golf. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Community Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, the Chi Psi Educational Trust, or a charity of your choice. Information 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2005.

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Sr. Pauline Champagne DHS

December 24, 2005

Dear Ann, Jeff and Family,

My deepest sympathy in the loss of husband and father.

There is no emptiness God can't fill

In this time of sadness, may the Lord lead you to a place of peace.

Sr. pauline Champagne DHS

December 24, 2005

Dear Ann, Jeff and Family,

My deepest sympathy in the loss of husband and father.

There is no emptiness God can't fill,

In this time of sadness, may the Lord lead you to a place of peace.

Gus Pasquale

October 14, 2005

Jeff and Family,



As I mentioned in my calls to you, our prayers and thoughts are with you all!



I feel blessed for being able to not only see "Dad" during the wedding week, but to have actually spent some time with him!!



I love you guys!

Harris & Maxine Dicker

October 5, 2005

Dearest Ann and family:

We were so shocked to hear of Peter's passing. He was a truly delightful and wonderful friend as well as father and grandfather.

Please accept our sincerest condolences and we only hope that you will find comfort at this most difficult time.

Much love,

Hap & Mac

Bob Preble

October 4, 2005

Dear Ann:



Lidia and I are very sorry not to have been able to be with you at this unhappy time. We will miss a good friend and brother very much!



The Prebles

Kevin Knopf

September 28, 2005

Dear Ann and Family-



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time as you grieve the sudden loss of a true patriarch.



Fondest memories,



The Knopf Family

wayne rehn

September 28, 2005

Ann,

Jean and I want to express oour deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Wayne and Jean Rehn

Patty Roberts

September 27, 2005

Dear Ann, Jeff, and family,



What an absolute joy to work with Pete at QST for so many years. He was always so kind and patient with all the many questions I brought to him.You were truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father and I know you will miss him terribly. All that knew him will miss him too. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Schenck

September 27, 2005

Marcia and I have so many happy memories of our times with you personally, and at the Dutch Consul's receptions, and of course at the many meetings of the Midwest Chapter of The Holland Society of NY. Being a Schenck also means that I understand the deep significance of our common Dutch heritage from the earliest years of settlement of our North American Continent. Peter was always hospitable, friendly, good natured, and we shall miss him immensely. To Ann and the children, go our deepest, sincere condolences and best wishes.

Joe and Mary Arnold

September 27, 2005

Dear Ann and Family - A beautiful picture of a beautiful man whose life touched so many of us in many wonderful ways. Our prayers are with each of you.

Love,

Barbara Boyle

September 27, 2005

Dear Ann,



We were shocked to hear of Peter's sudden passing. He was such a great guy and will be missed by all. Please know he is looking down on us wondering why we are mourning him when he is at peace with God. Keep this thought as you ask why, and may God give you and your family strength in this painful time.



Love, Barb and Dennis

Jack & Claire Schermerhorn

September 27, 2005

Dear Ann,

Our deapest sympathies to you and the family on the untimely passing of Peter. We know he will be missed by all members of the Holland Society.

Jack & Claire Schermerhorn

Susan Sperry

September 26, 2005

To the Schenck Family - I am thinking of you all and sending my warmest thoughts and biggest hugs in remembering and celebrating the life of Mr. Schenck as I knew him as a child, having played with Peg in your Doylestown house and magical yard. Mr Schenck always greeted us kids with open arms and a kind encouraging word. A larger than life figure indeed. My sympathies and remembrances – Love Susan Sperry

kay kostal

September 26, 2005

Ann and family - I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Peter's passing - I am praying for all of you at this difficult time - Kay

Paul & Linda Tepfenhart

September 26, 2005

Dear Schenck Family,

Linda and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

With Love-

Joni (Shear) Walsweer

September 26, 2005

Jeff -

I just recently learned of your Father's death through Lisa Wilkins! I am so sorry to hear something so sad! Parents are just not supposed to pass away, we need them too much! I wish you strength and many happy memories.

Nancy & Marshall Wendell

September 26, 2005

Ann,



Our hearts go out to you and your family - our sincerest condolences.

Bill Van Winkle

September 26, 2005

Ann: I was totally shocked and taken aback when you told me about Peter's untimely passing away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peter was such a GREAT guy. I am most thankful for his efforts to keep the Midwest Branch of The Holland Society alive. And, we'll always have those wonderful emeories of our Holland Trip with you both.

Bill van Winkle

President

Jim and Renee Lemanski

September 26, 2005

Dear Schenck Family:



We were deeply saddened to hear about Peter's passing. It was quite a shock, especially having just seen and talked with him at Jeff's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Bob and Valerie Dangles

September 26, 2005

Jeff and Jenny,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

Vesna and Simeon Zafirovski

September 26, 2005

Our heartfelt sympathy to Ann and the whole Schenck family on the loss of one of the nicest men we knew and loved. Pete will be greatly missed by the two of us and by everyone who knew and loved him.

Suzanne M Lacher

September 26, 2005

Ann -



You have my sympathies - I am so sorry. Peter always treated me kindly and I appreciate all the nice things he did to help me in my job here at UBS.



Suzanne

Jack Glasser

September 26, 2005

It's a loss that reminds me of better times.

He will certainly be remembered for the honest and sincere man that he was.

Kathy Redding

September 26, 2005

Dear Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sympathy.

Regards,

Kathy

Chuck and Phyllis Armstrong

September 26, 2005

Dear Ann, We were so terribly shocked to receive Tom's call about Pete's sudden death! Ann, we want you to know that we are praying for strength be given you to get through this extremely difficult life-changing event. Know that we are thinking of you and sending our love, sharing your sorrow at the loss of this very wonderful guy.



Chuck and Phyl

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