Pete Schroeder Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It is with great sadness that I report that wrestling lost a VERY good friend yesterday with the passing of John Schattner. John had been involved with the sport of wrestling for 48 years, as a wrestler, a coach, an athlethic director, an official and a very dedicated and devoted officer of the state wrestling association. From organizing decadades of NCAA wrestling finals trips, to coordinating CYO officials and assisting athletic directors, to working a table at Market Square and Bankers Life and on and on. John officiated at all ends of the state and gave so much to our sport. I am sure John now has the best seat in the house, in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 He was always a great guy to talk to at wrestling meets throughout the year. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyt Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Perry Meridian wrestling will miss John. He was a good friend for many years. After meets he officiated he used to go out to eat with the coaching staff at Schneiders and order his favorite bowl of bean soup. I will save your seat for you John and order a bowl of bean soup in your honor. RIP Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachgastineau Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Pete please let me know the details of any arrangements. I also believe that John has a special place waiting on him in heaven. Few people probably know all of the things John did for his wrestlers at Guion Creek Middle School and how he continued to be a positive impact in their lives. The NCAAs will never be the same without him. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Hornet Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 John Schattner was a good friend and great official and he was always a joy to talk to. John is a legend and I will never forget his pin call with his foot. Need to know arrangements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julio Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 A friend to all and 1 of the greatest guys I had the honor of knowing. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 He is one that dedicated his life to this sport. Rest in Peace John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbarnett Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 RIP old buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornton Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was an excellent official, wonderful advocate for the sport and a good friend. Rest in peace John and we will enjoy some ham and beans in your honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC118 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 The arrangements for John Schattner's funeral are a showing from 10:30 to noon and a brief service, at the funeral home, at noon, this Saturday. The location is O'Riley's funeral home at 6107 South East Street, a couple of miles south of the 465 and US 31 interchange. In John's memory, the family is asking that no flowers be sent and donations be made to the Indiana State Wrestling Association, 5715 Churchman Avenue, Suite L, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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