Mervin Emil Schenk
Mervin Emil Schenk of Moose Jaw, SK., passed away suddenly and peacefully on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at the Regina General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the oldest of four children. Mervin was predeceased by his mother, Olive and father, Emil Schenk. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Ruth; sons, Ronald, David (Christine) and Curtis (Tracy); daughter in law, Marcia and Ethan’s mother, Crystal; grandchildren: Kevin, Hayley, Ethan, Ryan and Nicholas; great granddaughter, Evia; sisters, Fay (Bill) Murphy, Carol Martynook (Roger) and Bev (Dave) Crifero. Sisters in law, Joan (Larry) Staples and Jean (Jon) Bonk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mervin was a member of the Moose Jaw Police Force for 36 years. He loved his work and the camaraderie of his work mates. Mervin was a farm boy at heart, raised on the family farm at Blue Hill and loved spending time with his family and friends.A Time of Fellowship for Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 Athabasca St E, Moose Jaw, SK. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mervin’s name may be made to The Regina General Hospital Neonatal Unit General Donations 1400 – 14th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0W5. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Our most heartfelt condolences to all Merv’s Family. He truly will be missed. An awesome policeman and a great family friend. RIP
Ruth and Family: I am sorry for your loss and am sure Merv will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. I had the privelage of working for Merv at MJPS. He was definitely one of the good guys and a great friend.
Sadden to hear of Merv’s passing.
Ruth and Family, So sorry to hear of Merv’s passing. Rest in God’s loving arms.
Ted and Kathy Eichorst (Jeffery) and Jeffery, Jason and James
It is sad that a fine person has to face our enemy death. I personally may have mat Mervin? If not,
I still want to offer my sincere sympathy to the family, and some encouraging words as mentioned in the Bible at 1Corinthians 15 : 22 – 26.
Dave and Family. So sorry to hear about Merv’s passing.
My thoughts will be with you at this difficult time.
Merv was always interested in what was going on in your life and would always stop to talk. He was a excellent policeman and friend to everyone. Remember the good times and He will be always with you.
Ruth and Family
My heart and thoughts go out to all of you! Very sorry to hear the unfortunate news!
Merv was my Sgt. and my Chief! He was like a second dad to me!
He touched a lot of peoples hearts and was an amazing man to work for! He truly will be missed!
A salute goes out to Ret. Chief Merv Schenk!
My condolences to family and friends. I knew Mervin for many years. Great man. Excellent Police Officer. Will be dearly missed by all.
Ruth and Family
We were so shocked to hear of the passing of Merv, it was so sudden.
He was a wonderful man. You have our deepest sympathy.
David & Karen Patterson
Curtis, Ruth and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Dear Ruth and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Merv was a great man and will truly be missed.
Love, Allan and Shirley Lemieux and family.
We just heard this morning of the passing of Merv and wish to send our condolences to Ruth and family.
I have fond memories of the big policeman taking me for rides on his motorcycle.
Remembering seeing him standing on the corner in Moosejaw in his buffalo coat in the middle of winter and being such a big presence.
He will be missed by all.
Ruth, Dave Curtis and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, may the memories you hold deep comfort you at this sad time.
Shona Fortman
Ruth and family. My sympathies. He was great man. Take care.
Dear Ruth and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Merv’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I worked with and for Merv at MJPS for numerous years, always appreciated his genuine friendship and support which continued into his retirement. Merv was a good man! Rest in peace Sir.
Ruth and all the Schenk family, there are no words to convey how saddened we were to hear of Merv’s passing. I never met up with Merv that he didn’t have a smile and a big hello, how are you. He was such a friendly and honest person and that would be why he rose to the top of the MJPS. Always proud to say he was my cousin. Just to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sadness . Ken and Lois Kulach
Ruth , Ron and family , I am so very sorry to hear of Merv’s passing . I will miss seeing him at the Briercrest fall suppers , it seemed to be our annual meeting . My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Ruth and family: I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers!
Dear Ruth, Ron, David, Curt and families,
our deepest condolences on Merv’s passing. He was a great part of all of the communities he belonged to in Petrolia, Briercrest and Moose Jaw and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Barb Owens and family.
We just got back from vacation and heard the terrible news of your loss. We always enjoyed visiting Merv and Ruth, they were wonderful neighbors to the Klassens.
Our thoughts are with you.
Ruth and Family: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Merv. Neil Wenzel, Lyla Knight, Linda Graham and families
Ruth and family, My deepest sympathy. He was a man of integrity, who will be missed. He never failed to ask about my working for the Queen’s cowboys, with a twinkle in his eyes.
I was so sad to hear that Mervin has passed away. My condolences to Ruth and the family. He will be greatly missed.
Sorry to hear of Merv,s passing . He was a great person and a good member in the ACT club .
Mrs Schenk and family. Thinking of you all as you grieve and remember Merv. He was always a fine gentleman . Merv was the first member I met when I came to the station for an interview and it was a pleasure to serve at Moose Jaw Police Service with chief Schenk. He served his community with distinction. Rest well my friend.
Just learned of Merv’s passing. He was one of my Sergeants; a fair and honourable man. It was my privilege to know him. My condolences to his wife and family.