Edward P Schenk

Edward Phillip Schenk 1923 - 2009 Edward Phillip Schenk, age 85 died Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at his home in Twin Falls of Parkinson's Disease. He was born September 1, 1923 to Phillip and Rosina Pfeiffle Schenk in Rupert, Idaho. Ed attended Rupert schools and graduated in 1942 from Rupert High School. He enlisted in the Army and served in the European Theatre in WWII. He spent 3 years in the worst of battles, receiving 2 Bronze Stars for heroic actions and 2 Purple Hearts for being severely wounded in combat. After the war, he enrolled in Albion College and married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Saylor in Rupert. He then attended and graduated from Utah State University where he received scholarships and played College Basketball. Ed traveled to many places with his team to play including Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. After graduating he taught and coached Basketball in Shelley, ID. He continued his education at Idaho State University and then attended the University of Oregon where he received Education Specialist Degrees. He taught in many different places especially Baker, OR, and he was always the coach as well. In 1957, he moved to Buhl, Idaho and in 1960 he coached football and they won the Idaho State Football Championship. In 1960, his daughter was born. In 1965, he purchased a farm in Rupert and became Vice Principal of Minico for 12 years. Then Ed became the Superintendent of Castleford Schools and then Bliss Schools. At this time he suffered a heart attack and retired from teaching. Ed was a tremendous teacher and benefited many children's lives. Dorothy passed away in 1989 and his daughter, Kristie passed away in 1992. In 1999, Ed met Lois Standley and on January 1, 2000, they were married in Twin Falls, Idaho. For ten years, they spent many happy times traveling and enjoying life together. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Lois of Twin Falls, grandson, Dustin Barbagelato of Sparks, NV, two brothers, Art Schenk, of Wendell an Ray Schenk, of Indiana and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his step-sons, Dr. David (Lois) Standley of Sun Valley, Idaho, Larry (Susan) Standley of Boise, Idaho, grandsons, Chris (Lori) Standley of Kenai, Alaska, Brian (Eve) Standley of Pasadena, CA, & Eric Standley of Boise, ID. Ed also raised three of his nephews, Ron (Donna Lou) Saylor of Alabama, Greg (Debbie) Saylor, of Mullin, Idaho and Doug (Holly) Saylor of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, his daughter, Kristie, & seven of his nine siblings. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rupert United Methodist Church in Rupert, ID. Interment will be held following services at the Mar Cemetery in Rupert, ID. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. the morning of services at the church. All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, ID. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's Memory to the Idaho Youth Ranch.