Robert H. Schlenker's Obituary
TULSA, OK - Robert Henry Schlenker, age 85 of Tulsa, OK, passed away on October 31, 2015. A Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 with Reverend Dr. Bob Swickard officiating. Thoughtful donations in his honor may be made to a charity of the donor's preference. Adams Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with the services. Robert was born February 17, 1930 in Tulsa, OK, the only child of the late Amor and Ursa (Rennels) Schlenker. His parents were originally from Charleston and relocated to Tulsa during the 1920's oil boom. Robert was a lifelong resident of downtown Tulsa's Riverview Neighborhood, a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He retired in 1993 as an electrical engineer working with the US Corps of Engineers after more than 40 years of nearly perfect attendance. Robert's close family ties to Charleston resulted from his maternal family (Rennels) who are native to the area. Robert's fondest memories were his summer visits to the Rennels family farm located on the Westfield Road southeast of Charleston. He has remained close throughout his life with his only maternal cousin, Maxine (Rennels) Frame and the two have spoken by telephone throughout their adult life on a weekly basis. He is survived by Maxine Frame of Charleston, her son Richard Frame of Boulder, CO and many extended Rennels family relatives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Simon and Laura Rennels, Uncle and Aunt, Arlin and Edith Rennels, and first cousin Arlin, Rennels, Jr. Robert was an avid reader and enjoyed music. He was a kind a quiet man, remembered for his good-natured earnestness, unfailing work ethic, and comprehensive knowledge. He was humble, generous and deeply considerate of others. SERVICES Graveside Service Sunday, November 29, 2015 2:00 PM Roselawn Cemetery West State Street Charleston, Illinois 61920
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