Charles Shenk, Jr.

Charles C. Shenk, Jr., age 76, of Erie, passed away peacefully at his home.

Charles (Chicker) was born on December 3, 1941 in Erie, PA, son to Charles Chalfont and Marion Louise Claus Shenk. He attended St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE and went on to study at Princeton University. Charles was a dedicated and invaluable volunteer at the Erie City Mission for over 25 years and an active member and worshiper at the Family Worship Center.

The following is a quote from Charles’ senior yearbook that captured his spirit, “He has never been too busy to give help, and by his patience and good humor, he has captured and held both our respect and friendship.”

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 6^th, 2018 at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10^th St., Erie. Burial will be at Erie Cemetery.