SCHRECK, Raymond P. “Pop”…
died March 14, 2015 at Mercy Sacred Heart Village at the age of 96, after a long, happy and productive life. He was born in Louisville on May 3, 1918 to the late Raymond A. and Genevieve Cash Schreck.
He grew up in Louisville and was a proud graduate of St. Brigid’s School and St. Xavier, class of 1936. During World War II, he served four years as an officer in the 38th Infantry Division of the US Army in the Pacific theatre.
He spent the majority of his career, over 35 years, with Schmutz Manufacturing and Foundry Company, a global producer of large printing equipment and specialty alloys and forgings, working his way up through the ranks to Vice President.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Birkel Schreck, three children, Jean Prather Brown, Louis and Mary Jo, a grandson, Joey and, a sister, Margaret Fox. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Armes (Michael), Peggy Stofferahn (Brad), sons, Mark (Kevin), Bob (Mary Ellen), Larry (Gail), Bill (Rose), Ray (Johanna), and Paul (Debbie), and his sister, Bette Wolff. He leaves 17 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
He was a long time member of St. James Parish, an avid golfer, a proud member of St. Columba Men’s Club, and served on the board of Bridgehaven for many years.
His funeral mass will be at St. James Church on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 10:00 am, with burial to follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Visitation will be at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd, on Tuesday, March 17 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM.
Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Sacred Heart Village for their wonderful care of Pop through the last few years. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Bridgehaven (http://www.bridgehaven.org/), 950 S. 1st St., Louisville, KY 40203.

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