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- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
Kenneth Roy Schatz
Birth: 20 Nov 1936 Morton County, North Dakota, USA
Death: 5 Jan 2020 (aged 83) Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, USA
Burial: First Congregational United Cemetery, Hebron, Morton County, North Dakota, USA
Memorial #: 212600015
Bio: Kenneth passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at his home.
Kenneth was born November 20, 1936 and was raised on the family farm south of Hebron. He was the son of the late Christian and Clara (Ketterling) Schatz. He was educated through 8th grade at the 1-room Gerson School and then attended Hebron High School, graduating in 1954. He furthered his education at Dickinson State College graduating with a degree in Physical Education. After teaching for two years, Kenneth attended George Peabody College in Nashville, TN earning a Master?s Degree in Education. Kenneth taught 31 years as a Physical Education teacher at Jennings High School in St. Louis, MO. In addition, he coached varsity baseball and JV basketball during his tenure there. Kenneth spent his summers farming in Hebron, primarily wheat on his grain farm. He was a member of the Germans from Russia Society and a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Kenneth will be remembered for the love of his family and all the special times they shared together.
Kenneth is survived by and will be missed by his five children, four grandchildren, and two nephews. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother, Elton Schatz.
Family Members
Parents
Christian Schatz 1907-1972
Clara M Ketterling Schatz 1912-2008
Siblings
Elton Neal Schatz 1942-1991
Created by: JHonda (47138008)
Added: 8 Jul 2020
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212600015/kenneth-roy-schatz
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 January 2021), memorial page for Kenneth Roy Schatz (20 Nov 1936?5 Jan 2020), Find a Grave Memorial no. 212600015, citing First Congregational United Cemetery, Hebron, Morton County, North Dakota, USA ; Maintained by JHonda (contributor 47138008) .
- [S927] Obituary.
Obituary
Kenneth R. Schatz, 83 of Granite City passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home.
Kenneth was born on November 20, 1936 in Hebron, North Dakota; the son of the late Christian and Clara (Ketterling) Schatz. Kenneth was a Physical Education Teacher at Jennings High School for over 30 years and a farmer in North Dakota. He was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC in Hebron, a member of the Germans from Russia Society and a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Kenneth will be remembered for the love of his family and all the special times they shared together.
Kenneth is survived by and will be missed by his children; Sharlyn and Vince Patten of Normal, IL, Kevin Schatz of Ballwin, MO, Steve Schatz of Chicago, IL, Jay Schatz of Clinton, IL, Teri and David Dutko of Glen Carbon, IL; grandchildren, Bryan Patten, Breanna Patten, Sadie Dutko, Edison Dutko; nephews, Stuart Schatz, Byron Schatz.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother, Elton Schatz.
Services and burial are being planned for a later date at Spangelo-Stevenson Funeral Home in Hebron, North Dakota. Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City is serving the family locally.
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1936 - 2020 (83 years)