Edgar “Ed” William Schwenk passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Ankeny, IA. Ed was born in Wauneta, Nebraska on May 15, 1928 to Elmer and Helen (Kee) Schwenk. He met the love of his life Lila (Steinke) Schwenk and they were married on September 25, 1949.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Lila; parents, Elmer and Helen Schwenk; brothers: Gene Schwenk, Paul Schwenk, Jr. Schwenk and Bob Schwenk; great-grandson, Andrew Rodgers; great, great-granddaughter, Sarah Wacker-May.
He is survived by his three children, Susette Wacker (Rick); Rick Schwenk (Gayle) and Rod Schwenk (Diane); sister, Cora Ann Wood; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was an outgoing man, who never met a stranger, and loved to socialize and get to know people. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and always had a smile when the grandchildren came to visit. A private burial will take place in the Voss-Mohr Cemetery at a later date.
