Harold A. "Spike" Schwenk Jr.

Harold A. "Spike" Schwenk Jr of Slingerlands, formerly of Berne, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 13, 2026.

Spike was born in Union City, NJ on August 13, 1945, the son of Harold and Virginia Schwenk. He grew up in Andes, NY with his brother and sister, then moved to Long Island and graduated from Sachem High School. While living in Lake Ronkonkoma he met and married his wife of 55 years, Kathleen. Together they moved to Berne where they raised their four children Christine, Brian, Jimmy and Steven while owning and operating Knox Country Store until 1989.

Spike was a volunteer fireman for the Knox Fire Department for many years and very involved in the Berne-Knox-Westerlo sports program coaching boys soccer, basketball and baseball. He ended his working career with the USPS and retired to Florida.

Spike is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen, his daughter Christine Schwenk, his sons Jimmy (Abby) Schwenk, Steven Schwenk (partner Michelle Sparacin), his grandchildren Marley Furman (Josh Richards), McKenzie, Zackary, Gavin, Bensen and Rayna Schwenk, his sister Janice Filkins, many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He is predeceased by his son Brian, his parents Harold and Virginia Schwenk and brother Jerry.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, October 18th, from 3-6pm in the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, Altamont,. A funeral service will be celebrated Monday, October 19th at 10am in the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow in Knox Cemetery, Knox.