Larry J. Schenk, born March 31, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. to the late Harry Charles and Leona
Schenk passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years at his home in St. Louis, MO on
September 25, 2025 after a long illness. Larry married his high school sweetheart Karen Voges
Schenk and they were married for 58 years. They raised their family in St. Louis including the
late Kimberly Ann Schenk and the late Timothy Russell Schenk and moved to Lake of the Ozarks
for 22 years before returning to St. Louis in 2021. Larry attended Cleveland High School
graduating in June 1965. He was Captain of the Cleveland High School football team under the
late Coach Ray Cliffe. Larry worked as a Lithographer through the Graphic Communications
International Union Local 6-505M. Always full of energy and life Larry was an avid hunter and
fisherman hunting doves, ducks, and deer and fishing for bass, crappie and trout. Larry and
Karen also enjoyed camping with their Fifth Wheel and went to places like Arizona, Florida,
Niagara Falls and his special place Gettysburg. Larry also traveled with his fishing buddies to
places like Costa Rica, Canada, and Alaska. Larry was preceded in death by his sisters
Rosemary, Agnes May, and Mardell and his brother Harry Jr. He is survived by his sister Carol.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. According to his
wishes Larry’s body was donated to the National Body Donation Program. A funeral service to
celebrate his life will be held on Friday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church at 5252 S. Lindbergh, St.
Louis, MO 63126. A luncheon will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made
to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church or to the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund for Child Abuse
Prevention Home Visiting Program, 301 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.