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Clarence M. Shenk Clarence Mowrer Shenk, 92, of Lancaster
went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 28, 2018. Born in E. Lampeter Twp., he was the son of
the late Clarence and Blanche Mowrer Shenk, and the youngest brother of Melvin
Shenk, J. Clair Shenk, and Mildred Shenk Herr, all of whom preceded him in
death.
He was the loving husband of Marian Root
Shenk, and they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary in July
of next year. Also surviving are: three
children, Darlene married to Steve VanOrmer, Strasburg, John married to Frances
Leaman Shenk, Lancaster, and Rose Clark, Alexandria, VA; nine grandchildren,
Laurie (Lynn) Ressler, Lindsey (Nathan) Frey, Kara (Steve) Scheidt, Jonathan
Shenk, Krista (Jordon) Smucker, Brianna (Keith) Brubaker, Susan Clark, Helen
Clark, Karen Clark; 12 great-grandchildren.
Clarence was a member of Mellinger
Mennonite Church, He grew up helping his father on his celery farm and going to
Philadelphia markets. After his
marriage, he worked 10 years for his father-in-law at Root's Nurseries. He and his wife sold surplus vegetables from
their garden from a roadside table, which soon grew into a thriving business
selling sweet corn, vegetables and chrysanthemums. A roadside market and greenhouses were built
and Shenk's Farm Market was established. Clarence also raised broiler chickens and drove school bus for Conestoga
Valley. He played on a senior softball
team and later became their statistician. Clarence loved music; was an avid sports fan; enjoyed working on puzzles,
but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting and was a long time
member of the Mill Creek Hunting Camp.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster with viewing from 10-11 a.m. Interment: Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Send Your Condolences: |