Vernon “Vern” Schelk, 78, went home to his Lord on June 5, 2015. He was born on March 8, 1937, in Marinette County to the late Arthur Sr. and Eva (Wankowski) Schelk.
Vern proudly served his country, enlisting in the Army in 1957, and was honorably discharged in 1962 with a Medal of Good Conduct. On March 18, 1962, he married Angie (Silva) in San Antonio, Texas.
Vern worked in the Iron Foundry at Kohler Company for 37 years and retired in 1999. He was a member of the Faith United Lutheran Church and the Krause-Simpson American Legion Post 300 in Gillett. Vern enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Maggie Mae. He liked to keep himself busy and always enjoyed working on projects outside and tinkering in the garage. He enjoyed hunting with family and friends, playing on a dart ball league with the Faith United team and took pride in helping others.
Vern is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angie; three children, John (Karen) Schelk, Eva (Dale) Weimann and Andrew Schelk; grandchildren, Marshall, Walker, Megan, Hailey and Erin; and two great-grandchildren. Vern is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Donna Mae and MaryAnn Schelk, nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene, Edward, Arthur Jr., Marvin; and infant sister, Barbara.
Visitation with the family is scheduled on Friday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Faith United Lutheran Church, Gillett. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor John Laatsch officiating. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 13, from 9-11 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Sheboygan. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Laatsch officiating. Internment will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Green Lawn Cemetery, where military honors will be given to Vern for his service.
Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, is assisting the family of Vern Schelk.
Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to extend a warm appreciation to Shawano Hospital and Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah, for the wonderful care.
