Douglas "Doug" Shenk

Douglas “Doug” Lynn Shenk, 58, of Polk, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home.  Memorial services will be Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 12 p.m. at the Hordville Event Center in Hordville.   Greeting of friends will be Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. at the Center.  The family requests casual dress.  Burial of ashes will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Polk Fire and Rescue or the family to be designated at a later date.  Condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.  
Doug was born on August 23, 1963 to Carroll and Charlene (Nouzovsky) Shenk in Central City.  He grew up in Polk, graduating from Polk High School in 1981.  He then attended the University of Nebraska studying Agriculture.  Doug married Donna Marie Beck on July 11, 1987 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clarks.  Doug took over the family farm in 1995, and moved to the family homestead shortly after.  Doug briefly raised hogs and then cattle until 2010.
Doug was a member of Valley View Country Club and sat on the Club Board.  He enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, Cubs baseball, and Duke basketball.  One recent highlight was attending a Duke basketball game at Cameron Indoor with his son Dylan this past December.    Doug coached basketball several years for Dylan when he was small. He was also an assistant basketball coach for Polk-Hordville.  His greatest joys were golfing with friends, spending time with his family, and cheering on Dylan and Danielle at their high school and college sporting events.
Doug is survived by his wife Donna of Polk; son Dylan of Hastings; daughter Danielle of Hastings; brothers Dave (Linda) Shenk and Darren (Chris) Shenk, all of Grand Island.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.