Background
Shenk, Willis Weidman was born on November 2, 1915 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Horst and Amanda (Weidman) Shenk.
Shenk, Willis Weidman was born on November 2, 1915 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Horst and Amanda (Weidman) Shenk.
Accountant, Raymond D. Shearer, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1937-1939; senior accountant, Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., 1940-1950; secretary-controller, Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., 1950-1961; vice president, secretary, Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., 1961-1976; president, Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., 1977-1983; Chairman of the Board, Lancaster Newspapers, Inc., since 1984.
President United Way of Lancaster County, 1961. President, board trustees Lancaster Country Day School, 1971-1972. Trustee Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, 1977-1985.
Secretary Pequea Township Planning Commission, 1965-1977. Member National Association Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Lancaster Country Club. Clubs: Hamilton, Masons.
Married Elsie Sherer, August 31, 1940. 1 son, J. David.