Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jul 20, 1924 – Oct 11, 2015 (Age 91)
Schatz, Wally, passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2015. Beloved Husband of almost 70 years to Charlene Schatz (nee Glaser); Loving Father of Perry (Joyce) Schatz, Patti (Rick) Siefert and the late Charles Schatz; Proud Grampy to Leslie (Mark) Schneider, Steven (Jenny) Schatz, Ryan (Darla) Schatz, Jay (Mindy) Siefert, Todd (Hilary) Siefert, Nathan (Jodie) Schatz, Matt (Amy) Schatz and Elizabeth Schatz; Great Grampy of 13; Dear Brother of the late Doris Beckmeyer. Dear Brother-in-law of Donald (Monte) Glaser, Mary (Gus) Gyaki and the late Harold Glaser; Brother-in-law of Wanda Glaser; Father-in-law of Beki Schatz; He was also a much loved Uncle, Cousin and Dear Friend.
Wally was a 59 year member of the Operating Engineers, Local #513. He performed some of the first site work for the Arch by drilling the test holes. He was also a member of the Manchester American Legion Post for over 70 years. Family was a huge part of Wally's life and was happiest when surrounded by them. He also loved his churches, St. John UCC in Manchester and St. Peter's UCC in Washington, MO.
Services: Memorial Service at St. John U.C.C., Manchester, 332 Sulphur Spring Road, Manchester, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment immediately following in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John U.C.C., Manchester. There will be a reception immediately following the burial in the church fellowship hall. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guest book at Schrader.com.
Wally was a wonderful man, great friend and mentor. Many things I wish I could discuss and learn from him still. Miss him.
Tom Engelmann
October 11, 2024 | LaSalle, MI | Friend
What a wonderful man. He will truly be missed. It was a great honor to be a part of his life, if only for a short time. Your friend Donna Chanbers - South Pointe Assisted Living.
Donna Chambers
November 03, 2015 | Washington, MO
Had hoped to get by today for the service but unable to due to work. I did not want the day to go by without expressing my condolences to the family. I knew Wally through my work at Schrader and he was truly a fine man whose dedication to his God and family was an example to me. I will miss seeing him, but he will always remain with me in spirit.
Chuck Tramont
November 01, 2015
Floyd & I have many treasured memories of
the fun times our family shared with the
Schatz family over the years. Great people
to know & remember. Wally & Charlene were
role models for many people. Rosy & Floyd Krickhahn
October 31, 2015
I have good memories growing up with Jay and "Grampy". He was an original and will be missed. I hold the Siefert's and their families dear to me. I believe the characters of all of them were developed or guided in someway by Wally and are reflected back everyday in his memory. Some of the best people I am proud to know.
David Naydyhor
October 26, 2015 | Tonganoxie, KS
Our sincere sympathies to the Schatz and Siefert families in their loss of such a vital member of their family. May your loving memories of Wally comfort you in this sad time.
Joel & Christy Naydyhor
October 17, 2015 | Wildwood, MO
Miss you all and praying for you
Bill Hazer
October 17, 2015 | Fayatteville, GA
The Engelmann's will miss that wonderful man and our prayers are with your entire family
Tom Engelmann
October 17, 2015 | Saginaw, MN
Our prayers are with you! My wife Lisa and I both really liked her Uncle Walley.
Bill Hazer
October 17, 2015 | Fayetteville, GA
