Background
Schenkel, James Joseph was born on March 21, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of William Francis and Georgia Ruth (haaga) Schenkel.
Schenkel, James Joseph was born on March 21, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of William Francis and Georgia Ruth (haaga) Schenkel.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Notre Dame, 1956.
Architect, partner Schenkel & Lawrence, Fort Wayne, 1959-1966. Architect, president Schenkel & Shultz Inc., from 1966.
Served to captain United States Army, 1957-1960. Member Indiana Architectural Foundation (board directors since 1981, president 1970-1971. Edward D. Pierre Memorial medal 1978), Northern Indiana Chapter Indiana Society Architects (president 1969-1970), Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Fort Wayne Country.
Lodges: Rotary.
Married Janice Mary Hillyard, June 23, 1956. Children: Ellen, Scott, Linda, Rita, Stewart.