Theodore (Ted) A. Schienke, 83, of Chardon, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UH Geneva Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 13, 1939, in Collinwood, Ohio to the late Olga and Alex Schienke. Growing up, Ted was raised on a farm in Newbury, Ohio with his two brothers and baby sister. He later graduated from Newbury High School. He married the love of his life, Eunice (Yurchek) Schienke, on August 15, 1964. Ted enjoyed supporting his family, working in drywall his entire work life and became very skilled at his craft. He loved every minute he was able to spend with his family and friends, traveling and being outside with nature. One of his greatest joys in life was sharing the beautiful hope for the future in the Bible with others as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He is survived by his children, Danielle (Doug) Magdych and Tamara (John) Dryburgh; grandchildren, Lexie (Morgan) Howard, Luke, Karissa and Aaron Dryburgh; brothers, Albert Schienke and Richard Schienke.
Ted is preceded in death by his loving wife, Eunice (March 17, 2012) and sister, Dorothy Ruth Schienke.
A service will be held at Chardon Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 110 Woodie Brook Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 5:00pm. Burial will take place at a later date in Claridon Center Cemetery, next to his wife, Eunice. There will be a broadcast of the services on zoom. For more information, please contact Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services 440-361-2273.
Memorial Donations may be made at https://donate.jw.org/ui/E/donate-home.html#/donate or to the Geauga Park District, Attn: Donations, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Centers for Dialysis Care and Beachwood Home Care.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. www.LakeErieCrematory.com