Thomas Schatzlein Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Schatzlein, Thomas Schatzlein, Dorothy husband and wife of 58 years, both age 87 of Mpls. Tom & Dot died within a half hour of each other late Saturday, Dec. 17. Tom died of complications of Alzheimers and Dorothy died at her home after spending the evening with him. Tom was born in Mpls, Dec. 23, 1917 to Emil & Catherine Schatzlein to a family of twelve. He graduated from Central High School in Mpls and served with the U.S. Army in WWII. He worked with Larsen & Jensen Jewelers until his retirement in 1983. He was a loving husband to Dorothy. He loved the game of golf and played with his lifelong partners and brothers, Ed and Wally. Dot was born in Mpls on August 29, 1918 to I.J. "Moe" & Josephine Moya. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Mpls. She raised her family with love. She loved her friends and also her bridge game. We will miss their gentle playfulness but know that they will be together forever. They are both survived by their four children, Dale (Emily) of Mpls, Lynn (George) Blank of McKees Rocks, PA, Pam (Mark) Luger of Mpls, and Greg of Snoqualmie, WA; grandsons, Tyler & Travis Blank, Trevor Schatzlein, Eric & Scott Crawford and granddaughter, Andrea Crawford. Private family interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 PM with visitation beginning at 4 PM, all at: Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park 1838 E. Minnehaha Parkway 612-721-1651
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Andrea-
I can't even begin to tell you how sorry i am. It is not only hard to lose one family member but two, on the same day seems almost unbearable. I am so sorry you and your family had to go through that. Just know they are going to be together forever and it was meant to happen this way. I love you to death and i hope you know if there is anything i can do i am always here for you.

Pam-
I am a good friend of Andrea's and i just wanted you to know how sorry i am to...

Kelly Nelson

January 13, 2006 | Champlin, MN

Dear Dale and Emily, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you both. I hope you can find some comfort in these two thoughts. Knowing that Tom and Dot will live on through all the people whose hearts they touched; and that they are not gone but rather gone on ahead. May God be with you, Lynn

Lynn Ehlers

December 23, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN

Dale, we were so sorry to read of the passing of your parents. We hope that your fond memories of them will get you through this tough time.
Amy Silvermann and Barry Rubin

Barry Rubin

December 22, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN

So sorry to receive the news of the death of both Tom and Dorthy. Even though being a little distant friend of the family, we are all still one. Stay strong,
fondly,
Lois Smith

Lois Smith

December 22, 2005 | Rio Verde, AZ

Lynn,

I am excited and sad at the same time. I am sad that you have lost both of your parents. I know you have many great memories of them. I am also happy. Losing my wife was the hardest thing for me to endure and we were only married for 13 years. They were blessed to pass away and not feel the emotional pain.

God Bless you,

Scott Sammon

December 21, 2005 | Lakeville, MN

Very sadden by the death of both Tom and Dorthy. I knew them for many years as family friends of our Murphy Family of Ken and Marge Murphy and the Smith Family of my Mother/Marge-smith/ Murphy.
Dorthy had a love for playing bridge and played with my Mother's bridge club for many years.
There love for each other was a true love. They are now at peace with the lord.

Kathleen Murphy

December 20, 2005 | Richfield, MN

I'm so glad to have met Dorothy and some of her family this past Thanksgiving. You all welcomed me with open arms and I'm so touched by what a close and loving family you are. I hope I can see you all again, and hopefully, met those I haven't. With much love to you all, Laura Mazurs.

Laura Mazurs

December 20, 2005 | Plymouth, MN

Pam, Lynn, Greg, Dale & families,
Throughout life your mom and dad showed us all the meaning of true love.

May their infinite love for God and all of you bring you peace.
With love and prayers,
Claudia

Claudia Lux Ross

December 19, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN

Dear Jan and Paul:
I'm so sorry to hear of the deaths of your aunt and uncle. Too much loss for one day and in a season of festivities. The obituary described two dear people: charming and close, like all of the Schatzlein family that I have met. I know there is little I can do in the face of your loss, but I hope you will accept my sympathy.
Yours sincerely,

Rosemary Schwedes

December 19, 2005 | Edina, MN

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