Darrell Eugene Schenk, 89, of Winfield, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant. He was born June 17, 1936 in Mt. Union to Carl and Francys Helphrey Schenk. He was a 1954 graduate of Winfield High School and graduated Cum Laude from Iowa Wesleyan College.
Darrell married Carolyn Watkins in Pleasant Grove and they later divorced. He taught junior high and high school science in area schools and retired from Mediapolis where he taught jr. high science and in his earlier years, he enjoyed coaching basketball. He farmed his entire life and enjoyed ballroom dancing; watching high school and college sports; the stock market; talking politics; and traveling. He loved reading about his genealogy and family history, and was a lifelong learner and educator.
Survivors include his children Michelle Bentler of Ft. Madison and Kelvin (Cay) Schenk of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren Kaitlyn (Matthew) Schmelzer, Isa and Alex Schenk; great-granddaughter Maeve Schmelzer; sister Mary Jane Robertson of Mediapolis; one niece, nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ray Robertson.
Visitation for Mr. Schenk will begin at noon on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 3:00 -4:00 pm. A graveside inurnment service will immediately follow in procession to Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. A light summer supper will be held at the New London Community Hall immediately following the burial. Memorials have been established for the teachers at the Winfield Mt-Union School District and the Sunrise Terrace Activity Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.