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John R.
John R.
Schatzman
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Visitation: Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10 am – 11 am at ELMBROOK CHURCH (777 S. Barker Rd. Brookfield)
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Funeral Service: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11 am at ELMBROOK CHURCH (777 S. Barker Rd. Brookfield)
John R. Schatzman
John R. Schatzman, 69, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of April 28, 2026.
Born August 28, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Daniel and Virginia Schatzman. Loving husband to Nancy (nee Osterkorn), the two married October 1, 1977 and raised their family of four children in the town of Brookfield. John was a caring father to John (Carrie), Jason, Christopher (Marnia), and Andrea (Braden); and affectionately referred to as ‘Grandpa Safety’ to Lark, Brandon, Eli, Kiena, Kali, Tesney, Everly, and Lenon. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel, and sister, Mary. He is survived by his sister, Linda (Mike) Oberbrunner, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
John held a deeply rooted faith and strong devotion to his family which centered and directed his life. He enjoyed many interests and activities, including gardening, photography, and exploring the outdoors through hiking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. John had a passion for homemade pickles, canning over a hundred jars in bumper seasons. He cherished both planned and spontaneous adventures with Nancy, from day trips across Wisconsin to family vacations on Sanibel Island. Many will remember his love of fireworks and hosting the beloved annual Fourth of July gathering.
Professionally, John dedicated his career to legal investigation, serving as a private investigator and spending the last 32 years with the Warshafsky Law Firm. He was an active member of several state and national professional associations, contributing his time and expertise to boards and committees in his field. He freely offered hours of tax preparation assistance and service to many friends and family. His commitment to public service was evident in his role as a Town of Brookfield Board Supervisor, a position he held from 2004 until 2026.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the care team at the Froedtert Cancer Center, with special thanks to Dr. Kamgar, Mary Beth Holden, and Dr. Peltier for their compassionate care.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10 am – 11 am at ELMBROOK CHURCH (777 S. Barker Rd. Brookfield) with the funeral service to follow at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a blood donation in his honor, for he greatly benefited from the generous donations of others, or a donation to the “Daniel and Virginia Schatzman Memorial Compassion Fund” which was established to continue their passion for caring for the most vulnerable among us.
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
16880 W. National Ave New Berlin, WI
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time.
John was one of the kindest most decent man I have ever known. While he may have worked for me, I learned more from him just by watching and being around him..What a blessing his life was. He will be so missed.
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Uncle John was so amazing. He taught me many things, including a love for fireworks and fun. It impacted me greatly, and I wanted to share the passion with others, hence the picture and my first try at entrepreneurship (selling used fireworks because I thought they were so cool). I remember him supporting me financially when I went on a mission trip to Papua New Guinea at age 19. In these latter years, I saw his faith in God, love for others, and heart to serve others grow 100X. He had peace and joy even in his illness, and we texted each other regularly this past 18 months. His main wish was for others to find Jesus. I will miss you, Uncle John 🙂 I know God is holding you tight now.