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Kenneth E. Shenk Kenneth E. Shenk, 83, formerly of East
Lampeter Township, passed peacefully at Landis Homes on Saturday, July 21,
2018. Born in Conestoga Township, Ken
grew up on a dairy farm in Lancaster County. He was the son of the late Daniel and Esther Leaman Shenk. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ethel
Mae Myers Shenk; two children, Karen Shenk, New Holland, Keith Shenk, Malvern;
his two wonderful grandchildren, Samantha Shenk, Austin, TX, and Toby Shenk of Malvern.
Ken was employed as an Orthopedic
Technician at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH for alternate service in
his twenties. He later became a licensed
plumber under Brubaker Inc. of Lancaster, and subsequently served 34 years in
Plant Engineering at Lancaster General Hospital. As someone who always enjoyed socializing and
meeting others, Ken worked part-time for S. Clyde Weaver of East Petersburg at various
regional farmer's markets. Ken traveled extensively
with his wife, family, and friends as he enjoyed new sights as well as sharing
unique experiences. He also fulfilled
his interest in antiques and collectibles while maintaining an appreciation for
local history and a continued curiosity towards relatives and common ancestry. Ken always enjoyed the simple pleasure of visiting
with his extended family and close network of lifelong friends. As a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church
for more than 50 years, he served in positions as usher and trustee.
Also surviving are: seven siblings, Betty
(the late Roy) Herr, Mary (Bob) Mylin, Elsie (Clayton) Groff, Glenn (Mary)
Shenk, Erma (the late Bob) Work, Janet (Paul) Groff, John Clyde (Kim) Shenk;
sisters-in-law, Naomi and Joyce. He was preceded in death by siblings: Arlene
Herr, Daniel Shenk, and Jay Shenk.
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 4th at 11:00 AM at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA. Greeting time with the family will be 1 hour before the service. Private Interment: Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Mennonite Central Committee US, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500. Send Your Condolences: |