Christian Charles Schenck,

Christian Charles Schenck, 83, passed away July 30 in Mesa, AZ. Chris was born on January 13, 1938, to Christian Andreas and Agnes Heinrich Schenck in Chicago, Illinois.
Chris moved around the country due to his fathers’ work. He told many stories of growing up with his 2 older sisters and 2 brothers. He helped build a cabin with his dad and brothers in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. He loved fishing and hiking with his brothers both in Colorado and Utah. He settled in Utah as a teenager where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Murray High school. Through church activities, he met the love of his life, Marilynne. They were married, then later sealed in the Logan, Utah temple. Chris served in the Army Reserves and was away almost the entire 2nd year of marriage. He worked and retired from Hercules and Mervyn’s. Chris and Marilynne had 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys. Chris has always been a hard worker was a good provider for his family. Anyone that knew Chris would tell you he was the most Christ-like, gentle, and loving person.
He and his wife, Marilynne moved to Arizona and spent almost 4 wonderful years with their youngest daughter, who lovingly cared for them.
Chris’ greatest joy in his later life was his grandchildren. He was so very proud of them and loved them to come and visit him. He had a great hobby of metal detecting and coin collecting. He also loved baseball both playing and watching it. Though he loved these treasures on earth-he still loved his wife and family first and foremost.
Chris always held true to his personal and religious convictions. He was proud to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings.
Chris is survived by a sister in law, Marty Schenck. Children, Wendy (Andrew), Elizabeth (George), Emillee (David), Nancy (Lance), Jeffery (Candyce), Jennifer (Timothy), 26 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Marilynne (only 1 month prior), son Richard (Deborah).
A viewing and funeral will be held on August 9th at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road. Viewing will be from 8:30am until 9:30am. Funeral will be held at 9:30am.
We appreciate the friends and family members who gave such loving care and concern for Chris (and Marilynne) these past few years. We appreciate the Banner Desert Hospital staff, Doctors and nurses for going to the extra effort to care for Chris in his last 2 weeks.
Service Information
Viewing August 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM
6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah





Funeral Service
August 9, 2021 at 9:30 AM
6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah