As I was standing on the sidewalk with my children to see the Holiday Parade Of Lights, Shenk stepped into the street in front of us and totally blocked our view.
Former Pacific Grove City Councilmember Ron Schenk, a longtime resident and community volunteer, died Sept. 5 after a yearlong illness. He was 87. Schenk, who passed away at his home served on the city council from 2002 to 2006 and was the city’s board representative for the Fort Ord Reuse Authority, Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board and Monterey-Salinas Transit.
“With his signature cap and shorts, which he wore year-round, he was recognized around town for his large physique, matched only by his even larger heart,” his obituary said.