Jackson M. Schlenk, age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away suddenly at his home on March 24, 2019. Jackson was the beloved husband of Gloria P. , nee Parks; loving father of Debi (Jerry) Alport; cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Maxine) and Richelle Kamick; great grandfather of J.T. and Tristin; dearest brother of Joe Schlenk, Susie (Donald) Knowles, Sandy Pearson and the late James Richard Schlenk. Jackson was a past president of The Painting and Decorating Council of America. Memorial Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday (Memorial Service 6:00 p.m), at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. For more information call 708-456-8300.