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Jennifer Lynn Schenk (Steinmetz), 51, of Huron passed away Saturday, August 9th, at her residence following a lengthy but brave battle with cancer.
She was the daughter of Carol (Cronk) Steinmetz and the late Allen Steinmetz.
Jenny is survived by her mother, Carol Steinmetz; two sisters, Susan Steinmetz and Brigid Steinmetz; 9 brothers, Stephen (Candy) Steinmetz, Thomas (Jill) Steinmetz, Patrick (Julie) Steinmetz, Christopher Steinmetz, Ted Steinmetz, Jon Steinmetz, Brian (JoAnn) Steinmetz, Vincent Steinmetz, and James (Candi) Steinmetz, all of Huron, OH. She is also survived by several step-children, and 13 loving nieces and nephews.
Jenny is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Schenk, Jr.; father, Allen Steinmetz; infant brother William Jude Steinmetz; fraternal grandparents, Harvey and Gladys Steinmetz, Pompano, FL and her maternal grandparents, Rollin and Carrie Cronk of Sandusky, OH.
She was employed as the food and beverage manager for seven years at the Brown Derby Roadhouse. She also took on many responsibilities as a general laborer at LEAR - IAC for twenty years. She invested a lot of time and money working for numerous local festivals. Jenny was a huge lover of animals and always had 3 or 4 dogs by her side. She gave generously to all causes for animals and took in many strays.
Many who knew her would describe Jenny has having a heart of gold. Her generosity and overall love of people was well known. She also had a beautiful singing voice. Jenny touched the lives of many people and her caring personality would be missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 from 5 - 8 PM at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Avenue, Sandusky. The funeral service will begin Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 at 10 AM, also at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH.
Those wishing to contribute to Jenny's memory may do so to Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street Sandusky, and Oasis Animal Shelter, Ohio 511, Oberlin, Ohio.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
