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Irvin Schatz Obituary
Dec 31, 1928 - Apr 5, 2024
Berlin Heights
Irvin C. Schatz, 95, of Berlin Heights, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Admiral's Pointe Nursing Home after a brief illness.
He was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Vermilion, to Carl and Nora Mae (Denman) Schatz.
Irvin graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1946. He was a veteran of U.S. Army who proudly served his country from 1953-1955 and was a decorated part of the 223 Infantry Division. He was employed by Berlin Fruit Box Co. for over 50 years. Irvin was a member of Lakeview Methodist Church. He was a former President of Berlin Heights Historical Society, active in Berlin Heights Garden Club, Volunteered at Erie County Metro Parks, and was one the founders of Berlin Hgts. Basket Festival. In his spare time, he enjoyed working out in the yard, chair caning, making baskets, and spending time with his family.
Irvin leaves to cherish his memory his son and caregiver, Roger Phillips; nephew and caregiver, Jerold M. (Diane) Schatz; niece, Holly Schedley; nephews, Jimmy (Hillary) Schatz, CJ, and John; several nephews and nieces whom he enjoyed being called Grandpa by, David Schatz (Sarah), Jerold N. Schatz, Susan (Roger) West, David (Shannon) Schatz, Kelsey, Olivia, Elijah, Addison, Gracyn, Reagan, and Oliver Schatz, and Lillian and Abigail West; granddaughters, Casey Kinnard and Megan Montalvo and their children; and nephew and nieces, Linda Sears, Jacqueline, John, and Micheal Schatz, Laurie (Kevin) Baker, and Kevin Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; second wife of 31 years, Gladys (Landberg) Phillips-Schatz; first wife of 25 years, Elaine (Blaser) Schatz; parents, Carl and Nora Mae (Denman) Schatz; brother, Norris Schatz; sister, Grace Schatz; daughter, Christine Phillips; nephew, Jim Schatz; and niece, Grace West.
Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights. Irvin's funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lakeview Methodist Church, 6 South Street (Rt 61), with the Rev. Dick Kretchmar presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.
Those wishing to contribute to Irvin's memory may do so to Berlin Heights Historical Society.
Toft Funeral Home, Hinman Chapel, Berlin Heights, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Bill Phillips
July 28, 2024
Irv was a great dad to his children, a kind person and always great to talk to, besides being an excellent basket maker
Bill Phillips, 1st cousin to Chris and Roger.
David & Jennifer Snook
April 8, 2024
I remember the door at the front of the store; it would chime when someone would enter. Irvin worked in the back weaving baskets he´d tack while he blithely served as a mentor, But he´d drop all those tasks to come forward to ask if you needed some good or a service. His kindness shone through especially if you showed a hint of being a bit nervous. But if you had come for coffee or some conversation on Berlin Heights matters, you could sit in the back of the baskets on racks with friends and mentees deep in chatter. Irvin Schatz and his peers who were armed with their years of lessons all shared with those younger blessed all who sat there and consciously dared to absorb his truths with great hunger. Irv embraced family with particular glee as a duck embraces the water. Irvin loved as deep as Vanwinkle did sleep his wives and his son and his daughter. His work habit and his family´s cohabit with Russians, deep in the pale, made him self-sufficient, indeed quite efficient at producing baskets for sale. His word and loyalty were valued royally by employers, friends and relation; Witness all Kith and Kin that Irvin did win our love without reservation.
David and Jennifer Snook, friends
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