Born March 8, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Martin and Rosemary (Kelly) Schatzman, he married Myra Jane Blair on September 19, 1998. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Derek (Jessica) Schatzman of Bethel, Ohio, Lukas Edwin Bolen and Zander Talmich Schatzman, both of North Pekin; two grandchildren; one sister, Amy (Dave) Burke of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers Christopher Schatzman of Cincinnati, Ohio; Dorsey Bolen of East Peoria, one uncle Clifford (Carol) White of Pima, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; two beloved puppies, Oliver Nels and Felicity Rose and one grand-puppin Baron Edwin (Beeps).
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Edgar and Betty Baker; father-in-law Edwin Pietila and mother-in-law, Myra Pietila.
He was a proud member of New Covenant Church of God in Mapleton.
He was self-employed as a web designer using his talents to support the church in all thing’s computer and media.
Rick enjoyed so many things casual chats with Lukas, watching tv and movies with Zander, some of his favorites were The Flash, Stargate and Star Wars, his 85-inch TV, classic cars, Cadillacs, car shows, Marvel and DC Comics, Pizza Ranch chicken, building the addition and remodeling his family’s home, praying for his 5 tower nurses (or should I say 5 tower Facebook friends). Hearing the laugher of Dar, Kim, and “his girls” Danielle, Ashley, Heidi, Kelsey and Shawna in the kitchen at the annual Christmas cookie exchange, eating chocolate chip cookies baked by Ellie, Cathi and Delany, listening to Lisa Mae boss around Myra Jane, and all of his church friends.
The people he met along his life journey were so very important to him. Please know if you had a relationship with him, he loved you, valued you and kept you in his prayers.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022 at New Covenant Church of God, 7023 West School House Lane, Route 24, Peoria, Illinois 61607. A memorial service celebrating Rick's life will follow at 5 p.m. with a dinner following. Inurnment will be a later date in Gilstrap, Kentucky.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
The Schatzman family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of the staff at Loyola University Medical center. Giving special mention to his LVAD team, The 5 tower nursing staff and his chosen brother John Norman. We will forever be touched by your care and kindness.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Schatzman Family.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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