George K. Schatz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George K. Schatz, 49, of Lake Lynn, Pa., died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at his home. Born Dec. 14, 1966 in Floral Park, Long Island, New York, he was a son of the late Conrad and Adeline (Cleary) Schatz. Following graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, and honorably and proudly served for 9 years, during the period of the First Gulf War. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked as a correction officer in Collier County, Florida and later at Riker’s Island in New York. He was very active in the Albert Gallatin High School Football Boosters, and enjoyed taking care of all his animals on his mini-farm in Lake Lynn. George was a member of the American Legion Post 499 in Point Marion and the D.A.V. He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Pratt) Schatz; a son, Justin Schatz, at home; a daughter Amber Schatz of Long Island; a step-daughter Jennifer Koolen of Greensboro, Pa.; two brothers and two sisters, Steven Schatz, Jack Strauss, Laura Schatz and Barbara Strauss, all of Long Island. He was predeceased by one son, Ryan Schatz in infancy. The family will receive friends in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion on Monday, Aug. 29th, from 6 – 8 PM. A Memorial Service will begin at 8:00 PM with Rev. William Parker officiating. Interment, with Military Rites, is planned for the Calverton National Cemetery, Long Island, New York at a later date. Memorials may be offered to the Wounded Warrior Project, at P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.

George K. Schatz

December 14, 1966 - August 24, 2016