Schenk, Dorothy H. (nee Verstringer), 92, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on February 23, 1933, to Edward and Helen (nee Nieters) Verstringer. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Schenk; she was preceded in death by sons Michael and Jim Schenk; she is survived by daughters Janet (Chris) Karlen and Nancy (Dan) Brenner; loving grandmother of Claire and Anne Karlen, Madison and Caitlin Brenner, Brian and Katie Schenk, and Allyson Watson (nee Schenk); great-grandmother of Gwen Schenk; sister of the late Joan (Tony) Belfiore. Dorothy was also a cherished niece, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Services:  Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association . Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.