Obituary of Joseph Schank

Joseph R. Schank, Jr. Cuba, NY-- Joseph R. Schank Jr., formerly of Aberdeen Idaho, passed away Wednesday August 10, 2011 at the Buffalo Veteran&amp;#39;s Hospital. Born March 16, 1946 in Scranton PA, he was the son of Joseph R. and Lillian Jensen Schank, Sr. In 1982 he married Aren Erdoiza, who survives. Mr. Schank was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps., serving from 1964- 1966. He later was self employed for several locations around the country, including Ener-Safe in Boise, ID. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a caring, giving person. While in Idaho he implemented a much-needed food and clothing ministry and along with his wife he volunteered in his church for several years. He loved singing and dancing. As a younger man he and his family performed a cantata at the Boise Festival of Trees and he also won several ballroom dancing competitions. He also took part in the singing of Handel&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Messiah&amp;quot; each Easter and Christmas season for several years. In his earlier years he became a small air craft pilot. He was always available to play Santa Claus to brighten the lives of children. More recently he enjoyed computers and music. Surviving besides his wife are a son Joe Schank of Georgia; 2 daughters Aria Schank and Angela Schank, both of Cuba; one step-son Michael Rowen; one step- daughter Samantha Whright; four brothers Thomas Schank of Caldwell, ID; John (Linda) Schank of Las Vegas, NV; Timothy (Pam) Schank of Caldwell ID and James "Kimo" Schank of Oak Harbor Washington; one sister Georgette (Troy) Hunt of Loveland CO and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Pete Schank. Private burial services will be held at the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY. <h3>Interment</h3> Bath National Cemetery