Kirk Lewis Swenk

Kirk Lewis Swenk, 71, of Three Oaks, passed unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

His life began October 3, 1953 in Okemos, Michigan, the eldest of two children born to Maurice and Jane Swenk. He married Pam Delling on December 5, 1987 in Grand Rapids, MI. 
    
Kirk was known in Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, and Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago, Evanston and Wilmette, IL for his great acting talents as Harold Hill in “The Music Man,” Pseudolus in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Her Forum,” Mr. Cellophane in “Chicago,” the Emcee in “Cabaret,” and too many others to enumerate. He was also an accomplished copy writer, voice talent, on-camera and off-camera productions.  But more importantly, he was widely acknowledged as someone with amazing wit, intelligence, kindness, acceptance and joy to his co-workers, friends and family.  

Kirk will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, one cherished daughter, Elizabeth (Jeff) Huebner of Three Oaks; one brother, Keith Swenk of Grand Rapids; his brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Connie Delling of Sterling Heights; his sister in-law,, Mim of Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws.

The family will observe a private remembrance.
 
The family prefers contributions in memory of Kirk be made to Actors Theatre, 106 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503; Grand Rapids Civic Theater, 30 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or to Music Theatre Works; 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
 

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