Ficklin Schenk
February 4, 1918 - April 9, 2007
Obituary
Ficklin “Reg” Schenk was born February 4, 1918 in Montague, Montana to Earl and Edna Schenk. He died April 9, 2007 in Burien, Washington after a strong, courageous fight against lung cancer.
He was raised in Belgrade, Montana with siblings Bill, Edna Mae, and Ruth.
He graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. After finishing college he entered the United States Air Force where he served overseas in World War II, rising to the rank of Retired Lieutenant Colonel.
After the war, he married Dorothy Mae Scott of Pocatello, Idaho in 1945. He then worked in Omaha for the Union Pacific Railroad before moving to Seattle in 1955 where he worked at Boeing. He and his family enjoyed living in West Seattle until 1977. He finished his chemical engineering career working for the United States Government in Maryland.
He was a devoted father to Kathy Peterson Gary, deceased and Patty Michael Frydenlund. Proud grandfather to Christine Bob, Jeniece Ryan, Tera Matt, Kyler and great grandchildren Justin, Celina, and Payton. He was a loving husband to Dorothy for 51 years before her death in 1997. He was a loyal brother and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
After retirement Reg enjoyed annual trips to Reno with other men in the family. His favorite foods were biscuits and gravy and potatoes. He had very good taste and enjoyed picking out gifts for his family. He enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles, puttering in the yard and Saturday night dinner with Lawrence Welk. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed hearing of and participating in his family’s activities.
His gentle spirit, kind way, thoughtful and patient manner will be deeply missed.
For funeral service information please call Patty at 253 630-0776 or 253 630-0777 message.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kent Food Bank, 515 W. Harrison, Suite 107, Kent WA 98032.
Although I Kristen never had the pleasure of meeting Ficklin, I am happy to now be part of his extended family. I am also glad to know of his full, happy life. Our sincere condolences go out to all who knew and loved him.
Being “Unky’s” oldest neice, I got to “have” him longer than anyone else, and you are right, he was a wonderfully cute, funny and loving uncle to us. The last thing we shared was a kiss and a “I love you.” It does not get any better!
Keep the beautiful memories going.