In loving memory of

Doris J. Schreck
July 14, 1936 - May 31, 2023

Doris Jeanette, daughter of Nelson and Effie L. (Friedrichsen) Christensen, was born July 14, 1936, at home in rural Gray Iowa. She grew up south of Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 1954. During high school, Doris was the drum majorette and homecoming queen.

On December 27, 1954, Doris was united in marriage with Gerald "Doc" Schreck at Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Eight children were born to this union. They lived in Omaha, NE from 1956 to 1962 while Doc completed his Dentistry Degree. From 1962 to 1964 they lived in Carroll while Doc started practicing his dentistry career. While Doc served in the U. S. Army Dental Corps, Doris and the kids accompanied him to places such as Alabama, Kansas, Oklahoma and Korea. Doris and Doc retired to Templeton in 1982. They loved coming back to their hometown area.

Doris led her family by a great example. Her faith and family were of utmost importance to her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend, cook and baker, always making delicious meals and desserts, especially pies. She enjoyed going to the Corner Station to visit friends over coffee. Doc passed away in 2020 and Doris continued to live in her home in Templeton. Besides watching tennis and following Iowa State and Iowa events, Doris enjoyed traveling and visiting her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Ladies Guild and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Doris unexpectedly died from complication of heart surgery at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 86 years, 10 months and 17 days of age.

Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Schreck; infant son Gerald Jr. Schreck; son Kevin Schreck; and a brother Raymond (Adele) Christensen.

Doris is survived by her children: Allen (Debbie) Schreck of Olathe, KS; Timothy (Laure) Schreck of Ankeny; Stephen (Lori) Schreck of Weldon Spring, MO; Philip (Kristie) Schreck of Sioux Falls, SD; Annette Schreck of Tucson, AZ; John (Darnell) Schreck of Ocean Springs, MS; 15 grandchildren: Joshua (Ashley) Schreck; Tommy (Amanda) Schreck; Jessica (Austin) Neville; Amber Rosener; Lindsey (Andrew) Reynolds; Jordan Schreck; Katelyn Harwell; Chris Schreck; Jake Schreck; Hannah Harwell; Samantha Schreck; Mattie Schreck; Erin Schreck; Luke Schreck; Gabe Schreck; 8 great grandchildren: Brody Rosener; Journey Rosener; Tytan Rosener; Layton Schreck; Maisie Rae Schreck; Luke Harwell; Lincoln Neville; and P.J. Urias; daughter-in-law Karen (Dale) Derner of Carroll; sister-in-law Marie Schreck of Carroll; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Templeton, Iowa.

Celebrant Reverend Terry Roder, Concelebrants Monsignor Kenneth Seifried and Reverend Merlin Schrad

Mass Servers: Kyra Wolterman and Olivia Wolterman

Lectors: Philip Schreck, Kristie Schreck and Darnell Schreck

Gift Bearers: Mattie Schreck and Erin Schreck

Eucharist Ministers: Philip Schreck, Kristie Schreck and Joe Kemper

Music: "Be Not Afraid", "Here I Am, Lord", "On Eagle's Wings", "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" By the Templeton Men's Choir, Hannah Kerkhoff, Organist

Casket Bearers were Doris' Grandchildren

Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Templeton, Iowa

Tributes

Jolobenco family wrote on Jun 5, 2023:

"May God rest her soul in peace."

David Spieker wrote on Jun 4, 2023:

"My condolences to all of the Schreck family. Doris was truly one of the kindest people I've ever known. Aways friendly, always pleasant, always smiling. Doris and Gerald were among my Mom and Dad's very best friends. Our whole family enjoyed getting together with yours when you lived at Fort Leavenworth, and again when you lived in Shawnee. She was an incredible, giving, tireless woman. David Spieker"

Stacy Spieker wrote on Jun 3, 2023:

"I had the absolute best Godparents in the Schreck's. I was very sad to learn of Doris passing. She was an angel on earth. "

Carol Gortmaker wrote on Jun 3, 2023:

"Both Gerald and Doris meant a lot to our family. Doris was one of the kindest persons that I ever met. I loved her for so many admirable traits, including her sense of humor. She had been a part of our family for many years, and I will miss her. Hugs to her family, Carol Gortmaker (Karen's sister)"

Pam Sebring wrote on Jun 2, 2023:

"So very sorry to hear about Doris. I got to know her when doing Grandma?s hair at the Manning Plaza. Such a sweet lady. I loved visiting with her. May you all take comfort in the fact that she loved her family and her Lord. You have my sincere sympathy. "