Craig Stephen Schenker, 79 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born February 5, 1945 in Gary, IN to the late Carl Jess and Bernice W. (Weiler) Schenker. A Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army, Craig made his career in the Tin Mill for 45 years at Midwest Steel. After retiring from the mill, he delivered newspapers for both the NWI Times and Post Tribune for 20 years, retiring in February of 2024. Craig was an avid bowler, but his passion was golfing, following through with a family tradition.
On March 24, 1989, Craig married Delinda Lahti who survives along with his daughter, Nancy “Aly” (Matt Basile) Schenker; stepsons, Sean Plichta and Derek Rothman; brother, Bruce Schenker; 2 sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and his loving companion, his cat ZZ.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the Disabled American Veterans or the American Cancer Society.
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Sending positive vibes. Thinking of you all! I’m so sorry for the loss of Craig. He was a caring Dad & treated everyone he met with respect. Sending hugs to you all! -Arlene Roop
My sincere condolences to the Schenker family. Craig was q awesome father and a positive role model to many. Craig will be Greatly missed by many. May God bless you and Craig's family with comfort during this time of grief. -Cheryl Travick
I've been very fortunate to know Craig since joining the Valpo City Golf League in 2014. I really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with him on the golf course and will miss him greatly. May the blessings of God descend upon Craig and his family. Sincerely, -Mike O'Connor
I still remember the first time PaPa Moo sang to me and Jimbo in the Times building as we were still bagging papers. He would sing a moo moo moo and a bad baa baa and repeat until I was smiling from ear to ear. Craig was such a sweet wonderful man and his Wife and family were pretty awesome too! I am so very sorry to you and your families loss. PaPa Moo as I called him, I will miss him deeply! I am sorry I can not make the service but I just got Covid and Bronchitis and a Sinus infection and do not want to get anyone sick. Love Missy Moo and Jimbo - Melissa Jarnecke
I played with Craig in the City golf league for over 20 years. Despite going through hard times, he was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. He loved to have a conversation with me while I was putting, and maybe that is why he always won because my putting was terrible. I will miss him. -Michael Langer
I was very sad to see of Craig's passing. I was reading Wednesday's Times this morning when I saw the obituary. I got to know Craig in the Midwest Steel golf league where he beat me on a regular basis. He used to golf barefoot, which I always found interesting. We also would see each other at some of the SNE social functions. I will miss Craigs quirky personality although I didn't see much of him in recent years. I would have been at the services today without hesitation but I have to take my wife to an appointment at the U of C for her lung function. I also know Aly from being a regular at Figure 8 brewing when she worked there although I had no idea at the time she was Craig's daughter. I saw her again at Peddlers where I found out Craig was her dad. My brother Rick is friends with Bruce and would be at the services but he lives in Olympia, Washington. I sent him a copy of the obituary. Our thoughts are with your family. -Ron Knight
