HUDSON FALLS – Roland M. “Rollie” Schenk 89, of Burgoyne Ave., passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on January 14, 1924, in Queensbury, he was the son of the late Martin and Mildred (Hewitt) Schenk.
Rollie was a World War II Navy veteran.
For 30 years he was married to Mary Schenk. After her death in 1979, he married Sara “Sally” Chase in on March 3, 1980.
He worked for Scott Paper for 41 years, retiring in 1987.
Rollie was a member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars of Queensbury, Post 6196 of Queensbury, American legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, The American Fiddler’s Association, The New Country Fan Club, and the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company Auxiliary and while in Florida, he was a member of the Moose Lodge #1041 of Crescent City Florida as well as Eagles Aerie 4355 of Crescent City, FL.
He enjoyed woodworking, card playing with his family and wintering in Florida.
In addition to his first wife and parents, he is predeceased by a son, Anthony J. Schenk, a daughter, Shirley McWhorter, a granddaughter Sara Chase Duffany, two brothers Robert F. Schenk and Max Schenk and a step-daughter, Bonnie Currie.
Survivors include his wife, Sara C. “Sally” Schenk of Hudson Falls; his son, Clifford E. Schenk of Queensbury; his daughter Francis Briere of Queensbury; his step-sons, Nelson W. Chase and his wife Darlene and James M. Chase and his wife, Lynn, all of Kingsbury; two sons-in-law, James Currie of Pomona Park, FL and John McWhorter of Argyle; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be private.
Burial will be in Pine View Cemetery, town of Queensbury.
Rollie’s family has asked that instead of flowers, please send memorial donations be made to the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, 12839 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc. P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, 12828.
Dear Grandpa you will be missed dearly by all, I very never forget all of my wonderful memories as a child. I hope you have a nice safe journey to the heavens above and when you meet Dad and aunt shirley and uncle gene that we love them . Sally my thoughts and prayers are with you all as well
Sally, I am so sorry for your loss of Rollie. I am sure you will miss him greatly, he was so nice. We sure did have fun with him in Cape Cod. He was a good sport to put up with us women. You and your family are in my thoughts an prayers. Love you. 🙂
Grandpa, I am so grateful for the memories I have of you coming to our house when I was little. I remember, through a childs eyes, how you would throw the ball up into the air for me to catch it seemed like it touched the clouds. I thought you were so strong. As the years went by, I saw a lot less of you but you were in my prayers every single night. I love you.
Sally you have always been in my prayers as well and you will continue to be during this most difficult time. May you feel God’s healing comfort.
Grandpa, while it is a sad time here for all of us that are left behind, I am so happy for you that you are in heaven and have everlasting peace and joy. I find great comfort knowing that. I will always have fond memories of you, particularly when I was a little girl and you and Grandma would watch me. I never have a scrambled egg without thinking of you – you always made me the best eggs!
Sally, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am glad you both found happiness together.