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George Schatzki Obituary
Tempe - George Schatzki died on December 27, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1933 to the late Richard and Greta Schatzki. He was an esteemed Emeritus Professor and interim Dean at the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law at Arizona State University since 2000, Dean at the University of Connecticut School of Law (1984-2000) and Dean and Professor (1979-1984) at the University of Washington School of Law. He was a Professor of Law and Associate Dean at the University of Texas School of Law (1965-1979). With an academic career spanning almost 6 decades, he will be greatly missed by present and past colleagues, thousands of former students, family, and many friends. After 60 years of devotion he is survived by his wife, Lorraine Schatzki (nee Kelley); sons, Ralph, Andy, and Jeff; brother Stefan; and grandchildren, Brendan, Nicholas, Justin, Kaitlyn, Aidan, Maya, Alex, Leslie and Lukas; and daughters-in-law, Pradichaya and Myra.
Funeral services will be private, and a memorial service will be announced in a few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR).
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Tom Armitage
January 24, 2018
George was a magnificent human being: smart, funny, caring, with a warm soul and big heart. In 1980, he recruited me to the University of Washington Law School faculty and I treasured every minute of my time with him there. Both George and I moved on from the UW Law School to other adventures. My last get together with George, and his amazing wife Lorraine, was in 2013 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Music is one of my great passions, and I gave George a DVD documentary, Throw Down Your Heart, which follows banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck on a musical adventure that takes him from Uganda to Tanzania and from the Gambia to Mali to research the history of the banjo and record an album with some of Africa's finest musicians. Much to my delight, Lorraine later told me that George loved the documentary. I'll miss George greatly, but what a privilege and honor it was to have him in my life. I throw down my heart to you, George.
Tom Armitage
January 24, 2018
George was a magnificent human being: smart, funny, caring, with a warm soul and big heart. In 1980, he recruited me to the University of Washington Law School faculty and I treasured every minute of my time with him there. Both George and I moved on from the UW Law School to other adventures. My last get together with George, and his amazing wife Lorraine, was in 2013 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Music is one of my great passions, and I gave George a DVD documentary, Throw Down Your Heart, which follows banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck on a musical adventure that takes him from Uganda to Tanzania and from the Gambia to Mali to research the history of the banjo and record an album with some of Africa's finest musicians. Much to my delight, Lorraine later told me that George loved the documentary. Ill miss George greatly, but what a privilege and honor it was to have him in my life. I throw down my heart to you, George.
Susan Steen
January 22, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of George. I knew George for many years as I started working at UConn Law in 1988. A fine man with a gentle soul. Wishing his family and friends peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Susan Steen
Patrick McMahon
January 10, 2018
Dean Schatzki was instrumental during my time at UConn Law School as a thoughtful advisor. I am enriched by having known him. Condolences to the family.
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