John J. Schatzler, 70, of Washington, passed away, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Grandview Health Care Center in Washington surrounded by his loving family.

On March 26, 1952, John was born to his mother, Delphine Schatzler in Leslie.

John attended Union School District.

He was a parishioner for many years at St. Clare Catholic Church in St. Clair.

John was a heavy equipment operator and owned and operated his own business, Schatzler Excavating for many years. After closing his business, he worked for Havin Materials.

He loved being outdoors enjoying the quiet surround of nature, whether it was hunting or fishing. Most of all, John loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Delphine Lowe; his brother, Arthur Lowe; one sister, Ida Whitley.

He is survived by his son, Keith Schatzler and wife Tanya of Union; daughter, Sue Whitaker of Union; one sister, Mary Nevills of St. Clair; five grandchildren, Jacob Schatzler, Lucas Schatzler, Libby Thurmond and husband Dakota, Lisa Whitaker and fiancé Joe Bauer and Robert Whitaker Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Thurmond and Colt Thurmond; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Alzheimer's , American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association .