Jim was born on September 30, 1946 to Harold James Schenck II and Lorraine Myers Schenck in Detroit, MI. He was raised in Birmingham, MI and attended Wylie E. Groves High School where he would meet the love of his life, Karen Palmer. Immediately following his graduation from Central Michigan University, Jim and Karen wed on February 15, 1969. In September of 1973 they welcomed their first son, Jason Palmer Schenck. In May 1977, Ryan James Schenck would complete their family.
Jim starting working for Dayton Hudson Corporation and within thirteen years he was the youngest Divisional Merchandise Manager to date. He went on to a successful career in wholesale and retail, living in Chicago and Connecticut (working in New York City). At age 52, Jim decided to become his own boss. He and Karen moved to Davidson, NC where he bought a company specializing in pool construction, maintenance and retail. In 2005, Jim saw a new opportunity and purchased Action Label Printing Company in Sanford, FL. Jim's proudest accomplishment is having both of his sons join him in building the business. With Jason and Ryan at the helm at Action Label, Jim and Karen were able to move to Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Ft Myers to continue their life-long love of boating.
The love of boating went with Jim and Karen from Lake Michigan to the Carolinas to Florida. Jim loved nothing more than being out on the water with friends and family. A close second was researching and collecting sports cars.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Janice Weston and Sandra Morris. He is survived by his wife, Karen, son Jason (Christy), son Ryan and sister Sharon Guiliani. He was a beloved Papa to his grandsons Ethan, Charlie and Ty. He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Lynne Galloway and niece Cheryl Bournais.
A memorial service will be planned for after the holidays.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kiserfh.com for the Schenck family.
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