Steven Dean Schenk, age 71, finished his earthly journey on December 22, 2025, after a long illness. Steve was born to Clarence and Betty Schenk October 24, 1954, at St. Joseph Hospital Concordia, KS. Steve leaves behind a daughter Hailey Schenk and grandson Sequoia Schenk, sisters Susan Breault and Loretta (Dan) Hyman, all of Concordia, KS. In addition to his parents, Steve was proceeded in death by an older brother, Larry. Steve worked for his Dad for years at Schenk Tree Surgery and Green House. He was an amazing landscaper and was a natural amongst trees, plants and nature. To honor his love of growing things, a spring life celebration has been chosen, with a private burial. The date will be announced at a later time.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”
