Edward Schjenken Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edward Schjenken (Deer River, Minnesota), who passed away at the age of 79, on March 27, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edward Schjenken or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Knute Schjenken and Alma Schjenken; and his brothers, Norman, Gordan, Marlin and Glen.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Melbostad; his stepchildren, Mark, Scott (Joan), Kari and Lance (Heather); his grandchildren, Greg, Josh, Amanda, Booper, Sophi, Ethan, Garrett, Hope, Dylan and Riley; his great grandchildren, Caiden, Ari, Eli, Ashlyn, Grant, Abby and Jackson; his siblings, Kenneth (Vi), Duane Schjenken, Katie Humble (Melvin), Arlene Beaty (Gene) and Deanna Gravelle (Emil); his sisters-in-law, Karen Erola, Angie Serfling (Mike) and Millie Melbostad; his parents-in-law, Oscar and Katherine Melbostad; and his siblings-in-law, Orlynn, Chuck Melbostad and Pat Schjenken.