Margaret H. Schranck's Obituary
Margaret Hennis Schranck, 88, a long time resident of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away Monday, October 1 at her home. Mrs. Schranck was born September 14, 1919 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Harry Hennis and Anna McGrath Hennis.
She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1937 and attended Goldey College. She then worked at the DuPont Company, including service on the Manhattan Project during World War II. Later in life, she was executive secretary of the Delaware Nature Education Society (later the Delaware Nature Society), at Brandywine Creek State Park and at their current offices in Ashland.
She married Joseph C. Schranck on October 18, 1947. At the time of her death, they were 17 days away from celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
After retiring to Rehoboth Beach, she remained active with golf, bridge, volunteer work, crosswords, travel, and her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ann McLaughlin and Kathleen Hackett.
She is survived by her husband Joseph and their children and their spouses: one daughter, Karen Dettwyler (John) of Hockessin; and four sons, Joseph C. Schranck of Middletown; Frederick H. Schranck (Susan) of Rehoboth Beach; Thomas A. Schranck (Debra) of Mountainside, N.J.; and David J. Schranck (Margaret Bobick) of Falls Church, Va. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren: Joseph C. Schranck, Jr. of Wilmington; Zachary Dettwyler of Fairfax, Va.; Benjamin Dettwyler of Hockessin; Carolyn and Julia Schranck of Rehoboth Beach; Rachel and Samantha Schranck of Mountainside, N.J.; and Molly Schranck of Falls Church, Va.
A viewing will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE on Monday, October 8th, 9 AM to 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Edmond's R.C. Church, King Charles and Laurel Avenues, Rehoboth Beach. Internment will be on Tuesday, October 9 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Delaware.
The family expresses its appreciation to Delaware Hospice, Beebe Hospital, Harbor Health Care, and Griswold Special Care for their care and kindness toward her and her family during her illness.
The family also suggests that contributions can be made in her memory to St. Edmond's Church, 401 King Charles Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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