Background
Shenk, John Christian was born on May 7, 1926 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Christian and Anabel (Kroell) Shenk.
Shenk, John Christian was born on May 7, 1926 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Christian and Anabel (Kroell) Shenk.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington U., 1950; Juris Doctor, State University Iowa, 1955.
Practice in, Davenport, 1955-1961; vice president, general counsel, First Trust and Savings Bank, Davenport, 1961-1962; general counsel, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa, Davenport, 1962-1974; executive vice president, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa, 1965-1974; president, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa, 1974-1978; chairman, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa, since 1978; also director, First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa. Chairman Plains Spirit Finance Corporation, 1992-1995.
Board of directors United Community Services Scott County, Iowa, 1967-1971, president, 1970. Board directors Junior Achievement Scott County, 1963-1965, president, 1964, Chairman of the Board, 1965. Served with criminal investigation division United States Army, World World War II, Korea.
Married Mary Elizabeth Strobel, July 18, 1950. Children: John Christian III, Mary Elizabeth World War II.