Charles Albert Schanck, 85

Charles Albert Schanck, 85, of Stevens Point died January 22, 2019, at Wellington Place.

Charles was born March 14, 1933, in Pontiac, Mich., to Judith and Harley Schanck. He grew up in Ladysmith, Wis. and graduated from Ladysmith High School. He attended UW-Stout and graduated with a degree in industrial arts education.

He was proud to join the US Navy in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.

Charles met Carlene Polivka, from Sheldon, Wis., while at Stout and they married June 14, 1958.

He taught industrial arts for 34 years, starting in Michigan, then Gilman, Wis., followed by P.J. Jacobs Senior High School, teaching the bulk of his career at Ben Franklin Jr. High School.

His favorite activities were fishing, hunting, woodworking, collecting antique baits and spending family time at “The Shack”.

Survivors include his wife, Carlene; three children, Paula (Craig) Albright of Lakeville, Minn., Paul (Kimberly) Schanck of Plover, and Kurt (Renee) Schanck of Stevens Point; and six grandchildren, Bennett, Cassondra, Alexandra, Madeline, Clara, and Adam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Judy and granddaughter Hannah.

Visitation will be held at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 2-5 p.m. Visitation will continue at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stevens Point on Sunday, Jan. 27. at 1 p.m., with a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., with light refreshments afterwards.

Online condolences may be made at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.