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Thomas J. Schatz, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He had lived in Oshkosh his entire life after moving there at the age of 13 days, following his Milwaukee birth on September 2, 1955.
He was a graduate of Lourdes High School, Oshkosh and attended Marquette University, Milwaukee and then UW-Oshkosh. He had been on the managerial staff of step, Inc. of Neenah for many years. He also did volunteer work for several groups.
Tom's hobbies were computers, music and guitars, golf, antiques, car detailing, the latter bringing him trophy awards at national conventions. His treasure of multi-talents was used for others in helpful and generous ways.
Tom is survived by his son, Timothy; his father, John Schatz; two sisters, Mary (Thomas) Hoffman and Susan (Dr. Joseph) Kemp. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, David Hoffman, Ana Hoffman, Kathryn (Robert) Tank, Brian Kemp and Amy Kemp.
A Memorial Service for the family will be held at a later date with inurnment in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery with Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes assisting. Memorials are appreciated to the John Schatz Scholarship Fund for Lourdes High School at the Oshkosh Community Foundation.
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Steven Drexler
February 1, 2024
My old pal Tom. Hey man you died before I could see you at our 50th. I know we lost touch. But I will always remember all those crazy times in Oshkosh. So many stories. Don't worry I will never tell. lol. You always were such a good guy. Remember when your car somehow got caught up on some railroad ties. We were totally off the ground! I am sorry I missed you man. I will never forget you buddy.
June 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I remember growing up across the street from the family and playing with Tom's sisters when we were kids.
June 15, 2015
My prayers go out to you at this time of loss. Tom had a terrific smile. He took me to Prom at Lourdes and helped me focus on my degree at UW-Oshkosh. He loved playing the trumpet and listening to the Doors.
We will keep a candle burning for Tom in Kansas City.
God Bless,
Linda Art (Stadtmueller)
Sandy (Bathke) Vonderloh
June 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of you I remember all of you as my neighbors growing up some very fun times
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Kathy (Boushele) Pohlman
June 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to your whole family. I used to babysit Tom and his sisters and remember them fondly.
Cindy Patoka (Wiedenhaft)
June 11, 2015
My deepest condolences to the entire Schatz family. Tom was a close friend and neighbor for many years. He will be missed.
George Bongert
June 11, 2015
My very deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family of Tom Schatz. I am a former Step Industries employee, and I knew Tom well. May the love of God our Heavenly Father comfort all of you in your hour of sorrow. May Tom forever Rest In Peace, and may God's Perpetual Light forever shine upon him.
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