Joel Langdon Shank

May 1, 1948 - April 14, 2022

Joel Langdon Shank, age 73, a resident of Manteno, IL since 2006, formerly of Park Forest, IL; Crawford Countryside, IL; Country Club Hills, IL; passed away on April 14, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL. Joel was born in San Francisco on May 1, 1948, to Joseph and Martha Shank. He graduated from Rich Central High School and attended Franklin College in Franklin, IN, earning National Honors for their wrestling program. Joel graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1972 earning a degree in Computer Engineering and worked as a programmer for People’s Energy and United Airlines. On July 15, 1978, he married Darlene and over the course of seven years welcomed his four children. Joel was a devoted father and husband. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, wrestling, and canoeing. He was always there for every moment to make sure his family was supported. Joel is survived by his wife, Darlene Shank (née Cappetta); his children, Kimberly Acquaviva (Nicholas), Matthew Shank (Nancy), Jillian Kennedy (Robert), and Ashley Shank, adored grandfather (Papa) of Mason Acquaviva, Paul Acquaviva, Carter Acquaviva, Josephine Shank, Rylee Kennedy, Caylee Kennedy, Waylon Kramer, and Shelby Kramer. He is predeceased by his grandson, Zachary Kennedy; his brother, Donald Shank; his mother, Martha Shank; and his father, Joseph Shank. A memorial service is scheduled from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20th at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home 291 N. Main St., Manteno, IL 60950. Please forward all flowers, donations, and condolences to the funeral home.