Randall Rene ‘Randy’ Schenk, 64, died Oct. 25, 2025, at his home in Great Bend, Kan. He was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Hoisington, Kan., the son of Donald D. ‘Shorty’ and Karlene K. (Kraus) Schenk. Randy graduated from Great Bend High School.

A Great Bend resident, formerly of Olmitz, Randy had worked as a farm hand and for Aaron’s Repair. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Olmitz.

He is survived by his sister, Sheryl Hickel and husband Jim; and a nephew, Dylan Hickel, all of Claflin. He was preceded in death by his parent; and brothers, Darrell, Ronald, and Larry.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. Friends may sign the book now until service at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Memorials to be made to Randy Schenk Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington KS 67544. Notices may be viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

P.O. Box 146

Hoisington KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 30, 2025