John Carey “Jack” Schrenker, 78, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 04, 2017. Mr. Schrenker was born August 19, 1938 in Baltimore, MD. He was a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Schrenker is preceded in death by his brother Jim Schrenker and sister Margaret Schrenker. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia Schrenker; children Ruth (Pat) Price of Orlando, Mary Schrenker (Mary Ann Davenport) of Crawfordville, FL and Fran (Dan) Shuler of Gastonia, NC; sister Ann (Lloyd) Militello of Gainesville, GA; 1 grandson Joey McLemore of New Orleans, LA; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church, 4001 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804.
John Carey Schrenker – who every one knew as Jack was born August, 19, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland. Oddly enough, he shares a birth date with Bill Clinton and Tipper Gore. Jack's family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 18 months old. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and then attended Belmont Abbey College in Belmont NC for two years. On a summer break from college, Jack met Virginia Masters at Good Council Camp in Floral City Florida. She thought he was a smart aleck and persistent and he remained both throughout his life. Jack grew up with a goal to be a Navy pilot. After 2 years of college, Jack was accepted and entered the Navy Pilot Program. Jack was unable to complete the program due to eye issues and completed his term of service on the USS Forrestal where he served as a mailman and got to see the world. He made many life long friends in the NAVCAD Program. After Jack completed his Naval Service and Virginia completed her schooling and testing to become a Registered Nurse, they were married on November 23, 1961- Thanksgiving Day- which is actually the opening day of quail hunting season. Jack always said he had a shot gun wedding because his new father in-law and brothers in law- all six of them- were going hunting immediately after the wedding. Jack and Virginia lived in St. Augustine after they married and moved to Orlando in September 1963, a month before daughter Mary was born. Jack realized he needed to finish his degree to provide for his family, as there were now three beautiful baby girls to go along with his lovely wife, Virginia. So, he went back to Belmont Abbey College and got his degree in accounting while Virginia worked as a Registered Nurse to support the family. After completing his degree in 1969, Jack and his family returned to Orlando where he practiced accounting as a Certified Public Accountant and later also a Certified Financial Planner. So, what did Jack Schrenker’s life consist of? His was a life of devotion to his bride; devotion to his lovely girls; devotion to his one and only grandson; a life of devotion to his faith and the ministries and the – far too many to list- committees he served on at St. Charles. He served in and for the Knights of St. Columbus and the Apopka – or as he said it “Apotka” Rotary Club. He and Ginny were Paul Harris Fellows and he was past president of his rotary club. He spent his Sundays visiting the homebound and the sick in the hospital. He faithfully served the Lord. Jack unswervingly served his family and was dedicated to his church and church community. Okay, so enough about all of this- His family called him Father Jack- Father Jack told endless stories, crazy jokes – even if he couldn’t remember the punchline- and pronounced words incorrectly, remembered faces but not names, sometimes confused facts, wore white socks with everything, including black dress shoes. His suits were stylish and often worn with crazy ties and always with his trademark white socks. Jack never met a stranger. He was truly larger than life. In fact, all the nurses from the hospital came to hear his stories before he became too ill to talk. He loved life, loved people and he loved to make people laugh. He wanted everyone to know about God's love and how important it is to live every moment. Jack heart was big. He would do anything for anyone at anytime and always put others before himself. Jack and Ginny gave their family a beautiful gift by pre-arranging funeral and burial arrangements. Jack's last gift to us came at the hospital as he spoke about his end of life decisions. With his beloved Ginny and his daughter Ruth by his side, Jack said, "I have lived a long and fulfilling life; I have no regrets, I am at peace and I am ready to go." God bless Father Jack and all of us who were blessed to know and love him!
Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street Apopka 32712
12:30:00 - 14:00:00
Funeral Service
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4001 Edgewater Drive Orlando 32804
14:00:00
Interment
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4001 Edgewater Drive Orlando 32804
Dan Shuler says
Expression of Sympathy says
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 5, 2017
God Bless Debbie Turner Cancer Center
Expression of Sympathy says
A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on April 5, 2017
Joann Belben says
Chris C says
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.
Karen and Doug Volosin says
Our deepest condolenscs are sent from both of us as your family goes thru this difficult time. Prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Innovative Nursing Inc says
Expression of Sympathy says
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on April 6, 2017
Barbara Borrell says
Joey McLemore says
Expression of Sympathy says
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on April 7, 2017
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Annmarie Baxley says
I was just reading a booklet that Jim Bauer put together from our 50th GCC reunion. Reading about Jack and Ginny brought back good memories of them from that weekend. I was hoping that they would be coming to the 70th in Nov.
So very sorry for your loss.
That was a wonderful tribute to Jack. I only met him and Ginny a couple of times at GCC reunions, but even that short amount of time talking and working with him, one could tell what a funny and good person he was. God bless his soul and bless all of your family for having Jack in your lives.
Annmarie Baxley
Pat and Larry Kelly says
This was beautiful and so..Jack! He was always upright and ventilating! Was a truly devoted husband,father and servant of God! RIP Jack!
If we can do anything please let us know! 🙂
Joy McCoy Bukowski says
I am so very sorry. Much love and prayers to all the family.
I can imagine him and my Dad telling some good stories up in heaven
Xoxo
Ralph Mosley says
Grew up in Riverside, our parents attended St Paul’s ,park st. Jack and I both went through grade school at St Paul’s, don’t think they had a pre-K, but were good friends all through school. Doubled dated when he was dating Virgina, St Vincent Nursing school, at his wedding, and always someone you could call.
O Lord you will love his since of humor, we all did. May the Lord bless all the family, miss you Jack.
Ralph
Bill Solms says
Dear Jack:
Why do I write to you after people tell me you’ve gone?
If ever their was a man with eternal life, it is you! When I search the scriptures to find the meaning of eternal life, I realize it doesn’t necessarily mean living forever in the flesh, rather, I find it to mean living everyday to its fullest, in communion with God.
So, Jack, you, more than anyone I know, meets that test.
Let’s go flying!
Bill Solms
Naval Aviation Cadet Class 28-58 Drill Team
Kathy & David Hirshburg & family says
May God rest his soul, and may He bring peace and healing to your beautiful family. I know Jack already has the heavens in stitches with his wonderful sense of humor, all I can picture is his contagious smile that lit up any room he walked into. (When it was raining the other day I thought of the angels crying because Jack had them laughing so hard.) I just pray that in time and with Gods healing, that when you think of Jack, the beautiful memories your family have made just warms your heart and brings smiles in place of tears. Ginny, what a beautiful love story! I hope that we are as blessed with family, faith, and such great love as yours and Jacks. Thank you for your heartwarming words and for sharing such beautiful memories. Love and prayers to your family. Love Kathy & David Hirshburg & family
JoAnn Hunter says
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Deacon Bob Kreps says
Jack served as our CPA for the Home of the Holy Angels, a school and orphanage in Uganda founded by Fr Charles Nabwana. He helped us with our taxes, performed our audits, and gave sound financial advice. He often stayed behind after meetings to joke with me about our military service –he was Navy and I was Air Force, but that never mattered. Any member of any branch of service shares many aspects of military life. We’ll certainly miss him. We know he is with God, because Jesus assured us that he was preparing a place for us, “so that where I am, you also may be.” God bless Jack, and God bless and comfort your family.
Expression of Sympathy says
An EXPRESSION OF LOVE EASEL was ordered on April 7, 2017
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 7, 2017
Thank you for your years of support for the Central Florida INS. With our deepest sympathies,
The Central Florida INS Board and Membership
The Central Florida INS Chapter says
Chris Cavanaugh, Central Florida INS says
I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a great person and a great help to the Central Florida Infusion Nurses Society for many, many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ginny and your family at this difficult time.
Mari Terbrueggen says
Mari Terbrueggen says
I am so saddened by the loss of Jack. He has been a wonderful and caring man for all of the more than 50 years I’ve known him. My thoughts and prayers are with Ginny and the family. May God grant you the strength to get through this very difficult time. Love you Jack. RIP until we meet again. Mari
Joey McLemore says
Up and until today, I had hoped this was just some cruel nightmare, which like night terrors and most forms of pain would pass, revealing itself as the mere illusion it was. I’ve used humor and stories to deflect, knowing full-well none of that would bring you back or truly reflect who you were in my life, The past tense, even now, as actuality sets in seems too firm a grammatically and cosmically.
Now less than two hours from your funeral, I will see you one last time in, hopefully, better shape. Your heaving final breaths were labored and cut me to the quick. I could never imagine you with any respiratory issues; even, deep into your seventies, you outstripped me readily on our walks.
Maybe, I will plod along like some debauched, perpetually disappointed actor in a budget sitcom, hoping for more and some sign you’re still out there. I have no hope, belief in that. I am still thankful for everything you ever did for me and who you were for me. I will miss you without end. I will try to do what you wanted, Pepa. I will try to come home and make sure Gummy is safe and happy, to whatever extent is possible. I am gutted and I still love you. I will always feel something is missing, as I am sure many people will, too. You were a lovely, wonderful man-truly the best I’ve ever, will know. My only hope, wish is that you are somewhere, somehow and we will all see each other again. I love you, Pepa. We all love you.
Joey says
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Mari Terbrueggen says
Dear Jack. I can’t believe you are gone. How have the years gotten away from us. It seems like only yesterday we were laughing and cutting up at Bishop Kenny, then the tons of e-mails we laughed at through the years and the great times we had with you and Ginny at our reunions. You live on in all of these memories
My heart and prayers go out to Ginny and the family to give them strength to get through this difficult time
God bless you and hold you in His arms until we meet again. Mari
Michelle Lyons says
My prayers are with your family as you say good bye to your Jack. I am so sorry for your loss , I know he will be missed greatly.
Johnny Walker says
Many stories are that of the “Small World” style, and mine with Jack was one of those. The day I saw Jack when he visited my Altamonte Springs Rotary Club about 15 years ago and announced his name, I immediately knew I had the right Schrenker family. Many years ago in Jacksonville, I recall my parents, Cobourn and Lillian Walker enjoying many lively bridge game nights with Carl and Mary Schrenker, Jack’s parents in the fun Schrenker home on Oak Street in Riverside. Although younger than Jack, I and my brothers Stephen and David had remembered him and our years at Bishop Kenny High School, but had lost touch with him over the years. So it was a great and happy surprise for us to get reacquainted through Rotary. I enjoyed many nice occasions when Jack and his lovely wife Ginny would visit my club or a regional group Rotary gathering. He was always motivated, happy to help, and a real people person. Obviously, everyone who knew him agrees.
It seems our world has lost one who really made a positive difference in the lives of others.
Sincere condolences, but also very happy memories of Jack and the Schrenker family from the Walker kids.
Charlie Fitzgerald says
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I have enjoyed interacting with Jack over the last 20 years with our work in the Financial Planning Association of Central Florida. Jack’s sense of humor was always welcomed and appreciated. Please accept my sympathy during this sad and difficult time. God bless all family and friends who were especially close to Jack.
Sherry Johnson says
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My condolences to Virginia and family at this difficult time.
Joey says
Joey says
Joey McLemore says
Joey says
Not a day goes by that we dont think about you-each in our own way. I can only hope theres some way I will see you again. I love you and miss you, Pepa.
Joey says