Wally Schatz

1924 - 2015

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.