John Schenberg, 85, passed away on August 23, 2017 from complications of pneumonia. John was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on November 28, 1931. John served his country proudly in the USAF for 26 years, retiring in 1976. John was stationed in Montgomery, Alabama in 1952, where he met the love of his life, that he nicknamed “Red,” Nadine Schenberg; they married six weeks later. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for the OKCPD and retired as a Park and Lake Ranger in 1987.
John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nadine; daughter, Sharon Guldner and husband Dennis of Nazerth, PA; son, John R. Schenberg of OKC; daughter, Karen Durao and husband Jorge of OKC; five granddaughters: Kristie Rometo, Heidi Boyd, Natalie, Ashlie, and Gabby Durao; two great granddaughters: Olivia and Clara Rometo; brother-in-law, Joe Maltese; numerous nieces, nephews, and several wonderful neighbors.
A wake service will be held 6:30pm Sunday, August 27 in the Chapel at Resthaven. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am Monday, August 28 at Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Service Information
The Chapel at Resthaven
500 SW 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Resthaven Funeral Home
500 SW 104th
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
St. James the Greater Catholic Church
4201 S. McKinley
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Resthaven Memory Gardens
500 SW 104th
Oklahoma City, OK 73139