L. Wayne Schatz

L. Wayne Schatz, 76, husband of the late Linda L. (Herr) Schatz, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at his Pasadena, MD home.

Wayne was born on September 4, 1948, in Pottstown, PA, to the late Lewis E. and Wilda (Farrington) Schatz. He was raised in Collegeville, PA and was a 1966 graduate of Collegeville - Trappe High School. He earned an AS degree from Temple University, a BS degree from the University Of Dayton, and MBA degree from George Washington University.

Wayne had a long career as an electronics engineer with Westinghouse and Northrop Grumman. He retired from their Linthicum Heights, MD facility.

Wayne was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Pasadena. He loved the outdoors and was a member of the Magothy River Sailing Association, Baltimore Ski Club, and Ducks Unlimited. He was very active in volunteering for the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources as a Reserve Officer and Hunter Safety Instructor. Wayne was an Eagle Scout & Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow in addition to Assistant Scout Master for Troop 412. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for both Collegeville, PA and Riviera Beach, MD Fire Departments.

Wayne is survived by his daughter, Laura, wife of Jeffrey Hazen, Delran, NJ; his son, Bradley Schatz, US Merchant Marine, Pasadena; his granddaughter, Analiese Hazen; his sister, Claudia, wife of Maynard McCorkle, Topsham, ME; his nephews, Henry McCorkle and William McCorkle; and his dog, Max.

Wayne's funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, June 28th, at Trinity Reformed Church, United Church Of Christ, 532 E. Main St., Collegeville, PA 19426, with the Rev. Suzanne E. Schwarz-Green, Pastor; and the Rev. Dr. Martha B. Kriebel, Pastor Emerita, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Saturday, at church. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe, PA.