Gerald Schuenke
Alton |
Gerald “Jerry” Schuenke, 79, died at 2:44 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 5, 1941 in Alton the son of the late Wilfred William “Slim” and Barbara (Valent) Schuenke. He served in the USAF and was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid golfer and Street Rodder.
He retired from Owens-Illinois as a production supervisor. On April 21, 1965 in Fairfield, CA he married S. Anice Rains and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Karen Gross of Godfrey, IL and three sons, Michael Schuenke of Brighton, Steven Schuenke (Cynthia) of Godfrey and Peter Schuenke of Wood River, eight grandchildren, Jake, Kayla, Sam, Molly, William, Nathan, AJ and Ben, one brother, Robert Schuenke (Ann) of Quincy, IL and one sister, Mary Kaye Bushmeyer (Gary) of Quincy, IL, eleven nieces and nephews, Brad, Eddie, Carol, Jimmy, Paul, Harold, Nancy, Ryan, Karie, Matt and Annie. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Dolores Korte. All service will be private. Memorials may be made to Smile Train. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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