Elizabeth (Betty) Schenk, 89, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, MT on May 22, 2014. Betty was born on January 26, 1925 in Redwood County, Minnesota to Mary (Plotz) and John Hofmann – the third of eight children.
Betty was raised in Wanda, MN. She was the first of her family to graduate high school. Betty met and later married Robert (Bob) Schenk on April 4, 1945. They were married 61 years. In 1956 Bob & Betty sold everything they owned except their five children and whatever would fit in a small two wheel trailer and moved to Montana. The Schenk family ranched in Hall, Three Forks, and Whitehall, MT before selling and moving into town. Betty worked in the clothing store and then went to work at the Whitehall Bank. Upon retirement in 1987, they moved to Townsend where she could continue her love of fishing and camping.
Betty excelled at many things. Among them were bowling, square dancing, pinochle, cooking, sewing and fishing. She was well known for her beautiful crocheted tablecloths, runners and doilies. In a 2 year period she made 35 quilts of all sizes ensuring that each child, grandchild and great grandchildren had one to enjoy. Betty loved her family and lived a good life. We all have great memories of time spent with Mom and Grandma.
She is survived by her children Dennis Schenk (Carol Lorz) of Townsend, MT, David Schenk (Nancy) of Ennis, MT; Judy Schenk of Townsend, MT; Jan Schenk (fiancée, Larry) of Helena, MT; and Steve Schenk (Kathy) of Helena, MT; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 2 great,great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers- Frank Hofmann, Johnnie Hofmann (Georgine), Joe Hofmann; sisters-Magdalene Schroedl (Bob), Madeline Hughes, and Pat Guetter (Chuck) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her grandson, Curtis Williams; and her brother, Benjamin Hofmann,and sisters-in-law, Irene, Janet and Gretchen Hofmann.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31st at the United Methodist Church in Townsend, MT, followed by a reception at the Church. Burial will be at the Deep Creek Cemetery following the reception. Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home of Townsend is assisting the family with arrangements. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of St. Peters, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2014
Townsend United Methodist Church
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the memorial service
Saturday May 31, 2014
Social Hall at the church
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2014
Townsend United Methodist Church
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the memorial service
Saturday May 31, 2014
Social Hall at the church
Townsend, Montana 59644
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