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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... Police say Grants Pass man admits to 50 vehicle thefts in Rogue Valley ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... Police say Grants Pass man admits to 50 vehicle thefts in Rogue Valley ... Frederick David Schatz Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 1, 2015 at 7:39 AM Updated Apr 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM Posted Apr. 1, 2015 at 7:39 AM Updated Apr 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM » Social News Frederick David Schatz Frederick David Schatz, 90, longtime resident of Jacksonville, Ore. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. The first of three children, Fred was born in San Francisco, Calif. to David and Matilda Schatz on November 28, 1924. The family moved several times and Fred graduated from Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, Ore. in 1942. Thereafter he entered the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and served through World War II. He then attended Reed College and then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Fred graduated from the University of Oregon in 1955 with a business degree and soon after became a CPA. On November 29, 1957, Fred married Donna Leona Anderson in her hometown of Burns, Ore. Initially, the couple lived in the Willamette Valley, where Fred worked at Oregon Fruit Products and Coca-Cola. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1965, and Fred worked as controller and cost accountant of Jeddolah Bros. Sweed Mills, Inc. and Sweed Machinery, Inc. in Gold Hill, Ore. until he retired. They had a son and daughter, built a house in Jacksonville in 1967, and raised their children there. Fred served on the planning commission for the city of Jacksonville and was active as a Boy Scout leader. He was a member of the Jacksonville Kiwanis and helped design and construct over a hundred wheelchair ramps throughout the Rogue Valley. While in the service he traveled to many parts of the world. He later visited his son Karl several times in Germany and his daughter Anna in Austria and Japan, though his favorite place was the cabin he built on Crescent Lake where he sailed, canoed, skied, and hiked with his family. Fred read widely and built beautiful furniture. He was a member of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. Fred is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Karl and Anna; granddaughter, Susanna; brother, Ray; sister, Alice; and nephew, David. Arrangements will be made by Abbey Funeral and interment will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jacksonville Kiwanis. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 1, 2015 at 7:39 AM Updated Apr 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501