Michael L Schenk

Michael L. Schenk, age 66, of Beloit, passed away Tuesday July 28, at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born April 26, 1954 in Alliance, and was a 1972 graduate of West Branch High School.

After graduation Michael went on to serve his country as a decorated Army combat veteran from 1975 – 1995 serving in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Upon his retirement from the armed forces, he went on to further his education at Youngstown State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1998. Michael then continued to serve his country for 10 years as a CPA in the Department of Defense Accounting Services (DAFS) until his retirement in 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Steffanie whom he married September 22nd, 1974; four children; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Chris Schenk of Damascus.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 15 at 4:00 p.m. on the family farm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Clinic Hospice 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.