Passed away at his home in Ottawa, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved father of Robert, David, and Amanda. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Malcolm, and Charlotte. Loving brother of Kathy (Glenn), and Ann (Dave), predeceased by his brother John. Son of the late Johann Schatz and late Annie Schatz (nee Liske). Fred is fondly remembered by Maxine Schatz and his son-in-law Steve.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), for a visitation on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service in Beechwood’s Sacred Space at 1 p.m. Interment to take place in the National Military Cemetery located at Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish to donate in Fred’s memory, you may do so towards a charity that is close to your heart.
Digital Guestbook
Gayle Ellis
Steve McArthur
My sincere condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace buddy.
Gord Hunter
I knew Fred in the late 60's when I was on Onondaga and Fred was on Okanagan. Years later he tracked me down when I was living in Ottawa and recruited me to join SAOC. I now live in Saskatchewan which is a long way from Ottawa so I am sorry I can't attend but I will be thinking of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gilles Poirier
Fred and I spent many years at sea on submarines, he was a great submariner, a great sonarman, with a very keen sense of humour. Fred, my friend, you may rest on your oars, you have reached the shore, we will take over the watch.
Dave "Doc" Mossman
May the family of Fred accept my condolences for your loss. I was priviledged to have served on submarines with Fred in the early 70's, then as a fellow member of the SAOC since its inception. Fred will be missed by all. May he Rest in Peace.
Bill Venator
Fred was my first UC1 on ONONDAGA , taught me everything to do with Submarine sonars. A great boss and I grieve along with all who crossed paths with Fred. RIP brother of the deep D38.
Gord Burns
Fred was my boss on many deployments on SS 73. Sound Room was always exciting on his watch. His dedication to the Submariners Association was greatly appreciated and he will be missed by all. RIP Fred
Michael 'Max' Wood
He will always be alive with us as long as we remember him. To be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to all his family, friends and shipmates.
Ed ( Sandy) Sadler
Fred was always a bag of fun and laughs I remember we were on a road trip from Halifax to Golden BC and then Fred was going on to Chilliwack his home town. We were in the middle of nowhere Ney York state and I got picked up for speeding $10.00 fine paid on the spot after the cop left us Fred said " well glad I wasn't driving for I had my license suspended a month ago"
Thanks Fred He was always a great shipmate and the editor of the monthly submarine dits was always appreciated. Wherever Fred is now he will be liked
Gord Parlee
I send my sincere condolences to Freds family and many friends. I have many fond memories of time with Fred, especially on Onondaga. Such a great messmate and friend, he will be missed by all of us.
I send my sincere condolences in this difficult time. The Bible gives a reliable promise that your loved one will soon live again in a peaceful paradise on the earth at a time when there will be no more death. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:4)