Birth date: Feb 7, 1928 Death date: Jun 17, 2017
Ronald H. Schenk, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Leesburg, Virginia. Ronald was born on February 7, 1928 in Spokane, Washington. He was born to Henry Schenk and Ethel Donohue. Ronald was raised in Read Obituary
I knew Ron when, as a seminarian, he taught classes for our two week summer school at the Immaculate Conception Church in Colville Washington for a few years before he was ordained. He was much loved by all the children attending.
I attended his ordination at Lady of Lourdes in Spokane.
Father Schenk, as we called him, was very kind to my husband (also a Ron), recognizing that he was a pretty troubled and sad young boy. He taught Ron how to fly fish in a local creek and once strode out into the current in his cassock to grab Ron out of the water.
My Ron spoke of him many times over the years as we both remembered Father Schenk as someone special to us in those few years of our childhood.
In 2003, when Ron was dying, I managed to find Father Schenk, then living in Hermiston, Oregon. We lived in central Washington, and Ron drove from Hermiston to visit him. My Ron was so happy to see him and so was I.
Sending heartfelt condolences to his son and family.
Joanne Delles
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Both your parents were so wonderful and kind to me. Matt, I will always have fond memories of our young friendship and how happy your parents were.
Sincere condolences,
Casey Gagnepain
I have fond memories of Ron. He was our beloved priest when he left to get
his dispensation from the priesthood and married Cecelia. I was proud that he
chose to stay in the Catholic Church—that was a wonderful example of obedience
to us. As a priest, he helped me through a rough time in my life and I know he did the
same for some of our other parishioners. I missed hearing from him every year
at Christmastime after he could no longer answer my letters.
Sheron Rosman
sheronros@yahoo dot com
Ron and CeCe were like extended family to us through our dear friends Matt and Ronna! Ron's love of the Lord was so inspirational and evidenced by his worship and sharing with others. A great husband and father, he was a man of much character and limitless kindness. Ron was a wise and gentle soul and our family was blessed to have loved him!
The years working with Ron and Cecelia were a treasure. So much joy they provided and a true love of life. Sending heartfelt sympathy to Matt and his family.
Sheri Gannon
Ron and Cecilia were our neighbors on Pine Avenue. One summer, when our daughter was 8 years old, Ron very generously tutored her in math. Two years later, as she was reflecting on her education, she said, "Mr. Schenk was the first person to realize I was good at math." And that was Your father's gift. He convinced a little girl that she was brilliant. He was such a kind, good man. Truly, he represented the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. I admired Ron and Cecilia very much. Our family sends love and condolences.
Ronda and Jeff Wallace
I worked at the Hermiston School District with Ron. I remember him very well as a kind and very caring person. He and Cecilia were a very special couple....I have many fond memories of them both and their "love" story. Makes me smile that they are together again.
Susan Loomis D'Avanzo
Our family was blessed by Ronald Schenk's time in Wilbur. We shared many happy family outings with him and friends. He always loved having fun with families and ministered to all with grace and enthusiasm. His love of music and skilled piano playing was a special gift we enjoyed.
Our sympathy to all of your family.
Daryll and Dorothy Bahr
