Dean H. Schatte

Dean H. Schatte obituary, Marissa, IL

Dean H. Schatte

Dean Schatte Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens on May 1, 2025.

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Dean H. "Deano" Schatte, 78, of New Athens, IL, born January 28, 1947, in Belleville, IL passed away on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Schatte was a retired truck driver/Salesman for Robert "Chick" Fritz distributing for 40 years. He was a US Army veteran and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens and a member of VFW Post 7710. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hog farming, Duke Basketball and watching his grandkids play sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Walter and Lucille (Dinges) Schatte, his stepmother – Virginia Schatte, his twin brother – Darryl Schatte who died at age 11, sister-in-law – Barb Schatte and a nephew – Dan Schatte.
Dean is survived by his loving wife – the former Marilyn Nagel, whom he married October 28, 1972 at St. John United Church of Christ, his 3 children – Daron (fiancé` Michelle Trentman) of Freeburg, IL, Dana (David "Bone") White of New Athens, IL, Drew (Lori) Schatte of New Athens, IL, 1 brother – Dennis Schatte of New Athens, IL, 10 grandchildren – Denae and Danika (fiancée Chase Daugherty) White, Davin and Derek Schatte, Demi and Drea Schatte and Brooke, Jacey and Raegen Trentman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to be made to the Siteman Cancer Center or St. Louis University Speech Program.
Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday May 7, 2025, and 9 – 11 a.m. Thursday May 8, 2025, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL. A VFW ritual will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday May 8, 2025, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL with Rev. Robert Koch officiating. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

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Reba Jones

May 6, 2025

"I recall how much time you two spent together. You were virtually inseparable. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time."

Pamela Clark

May 6, 2025

A true hero! Loved by all.. Never forgotten Prayers to Marilyn their Children grandchildren family and friends. Love Pam Clark

Wayne and Kate Schneider

May 6, 2025

We will miss the forever smile and friendly greetings from Gunner as we met on infrequent occasions, class renunions or the occasional visit to visit family in the area. Our condolences. Wayne and Kate Schneider.

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