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Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Fund

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Schwinkendorf Family
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$2,955
Raised of $5,000 goal
0 scholarships funded
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    Dave & Sue Teitsma

    $50
    JS

    Jarritt Stencil

    $30
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    Molly, Steve, Jace, Diandra, Amy The Parker/Jones/Karnitz Family

    $250
    CU

    Clark Udell

    $100
    NV

    Nathan Vannest

    $50

Our story

Allen worked for over 40 years in the automotive industry and even served on the board and test curation of Automotive Skills high school students at Kent Skills Technical Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Allen vehemently served West Michigan at Verburg’s Automotive Service Center where he started at just 18 years old and became the majority shareholder at his time of passing.

Our goal

The Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Fund will be used to fund the Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship which will be awarding money for budding Automotive Industry students just graduating from high school, something Allen himself did over 40 years ago! The fund will be managed by his Son, Connor and the family will be using the proceeds to fund the future of America’s next great Automotive Technicians!

Comments from contributors 9

Dave & Sue Teitsma15 hours ago
$50

Al and crew were the best! Y’all will be missed!

Molly, Steve, Jace, Diandra, Amy The Parker/Jones/Karnitz Family2 days ago
$250

Al was the best at what he did: Diagnose, fix, and hand-hold those of us who were over-invested emotionally in our vehicles. He will truly be missed by so many.

Randy And Debby Hopp3 days ago
$100

Honoring the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by supporting the gift of education with this scholarship

Amy & John Romaker3 days ago
$500

In Honor of Alan. Though we didn’t have the chance to know Alan personally, we’ve heard how deeply passionate he was about all things automotive—and how that enthusiasm brought joy to so many around him. We’re honored to contribute to the scholarship fund established in his name, knowing it will carry forward his legacy and inspire others who share his love for the road ahead. Wishing peace and comfort to all who knew him, and to those whose futures will be shaped by this meaningful tribute.

Ebersoles, Chmielewskis, Weidners & Powers Chmielewski4 days ago
$325

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schwinkendorf family at this time. God bless you all.

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