William C. "Bill" Schnatz Jr.

Schnatz Jr., William "Bill" C., - of Ocean City, N.J. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday February 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Darby, Pa., he was the loving son of the late William C. Schnatz Sr., and Margaret (Broderick) Schnatz. He was the devoted husband of Bettyann with whom he spent 30 blissful years.

Bill was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. He lived and worked on a dairy farm in Glen Mills, Pa . After graduating high school Bill worked in a quarry, eventually buying his own truck (that had no AC or radio) and started hauling steel cross country. During that time, Bill was drafted into the Army. He served as a Private First Class with the 55th Medical Group at Fort Bragg, N.C. and was named solider of the month.

After being discharged from the Army, Bill changed careers to be closer to home. Living in Thorton, Pa., he and his first wife Judy were blessed with children. There, He enjoyed life with many family and friends. He continued his long career as a custom home builder and eventually moved to Ocean City and became the premier builder of beach houses and dreams in the Strathmere, Margate, Ventnor, Longport, and of course Ocean City for the next 35 years.

After moving to Ocean City, he married the girl next door, Bettyann. Together, along with a young daughter, Maribeth, they enjoyed family life in Ocean City until his passing.

Earlier in life in Pa., Bill enjoyed hunting at his Sullivan County Hunting cabin and attending NASCAR races all around the east coast. He was a Little League Coach, member of the Masonic Lodge, and served as a Pennsylvania Deputy Game Warden.

Later in life at the Jersey Shore, Bill enjoyed walks with his dog Sugar and loved crossword puzzles, rarely being seen without a pencil in hand. He attended trivia and wing night at the Deauville Inn every week no fail. He was a motorcycle enthusiast riding with the Wednesday Night bike Club in Seaville. Bill was an avid golfer who participated in many fundraising tournaments as well as the Somers Point-Myrtle Beach Golf Club and the Pocono Open Skillet Tournaments. Bill was a member of the Strathmere Environmental and Fishing Club and kept a boat for many years at Whale Beach Marina.

Bill was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2560, American Legion Post#524. Bill was a member of St. Damien Catholic Parish and an usher at Our Lady of Good Counsel for over 30 years until he could no longer walk the aisles.

Bill will be missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Bettyann Grasso; daughters, Maribeth (Brian) Grasso-Hill and Amy Berlin; son, William (Susan) Schnatz III; grandsons, Michael (April), Jacob, Adam, Joshua, William IV, Jarrett, and Robert; great-grandson, Colton; sister, Julia Canonica, a host of friends and extended family that fondly called him Uncle Bill. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by a son, Robert Schnatz and a sister, Regina Mangan.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bill's Life Celebration Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 3948 Central Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. A visitation with the family will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 11:20 a.m. A Knights of Columbus Service will be held at the church at 11:20 a.m. Military Honors will be rendered by Last Salute Military Honor Guard following services. Burial will be private. Family and friends are encouraged to wear blue in honor of Bill's favorite color.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post 524, 4562 West Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226 or another charity close to your heart. To pay respects, leave condolences, and share your fondest memories of William please visit www.JeffriesandKeates.com. Services entrusted to Jeffries and Keates Funeral Home, 609-646-3400.