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Roy Donald Genskow

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Remembering Roy 'Doc' Genskow, Former Shorewood Educator

Affectionately known by his students as "Doc," the former Shorewood biology and chemistry teacher of 22 years passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86.

Affectionately known by his students as “Doc,” Roy Donald Genskow was a welcoming face in the halls and sports arenas of Shorewood High School for more than two decades.  A Shorewood High School biology, advanced biology, and chemistry teacher from 1969 to 1991, Genskow also coached football and wrestling at the school. He would also plan many field trips, canoe adventures and volunteer opportunities to give students an experience outside the classroom. He passed away Feb. 5 in Eau Claire. He was 86.  A 1944 graduate of Shorewood High School himself, Genskow was named all-conference guard his senior year. He attended Marquette University on a football scholarship before serving in the Pacific in the 24th Infantry Division during WWII and …

David Tatarowicz

10:02 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013

I only knew Doc through the Men's Club. He was highly respected by all of the members, and Doc was the true Epitome of a Gentleman and a Scholar.   more ›

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