Born in Norristown he was a son of the late Joyce Mae (Green) and Alvin Lee Schantz.
Jack was employed as a truck driver and dispatcher for Nyce Crete Company of Lansdale for 43 years until his retirement.
Jack was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Green Lane, PA. He was a past member of the Teamsters Local 384. He was a past coach and president of the Central Perk Baseball League for over 8 years, a past scout leader for Cub Scout Pack 105 of Schwenksville and a past coach for Lower providence Warrior football.
In addition to his wife Fern of 53 years, Jack is survived by his children: Jack W., husband of Lola R. Schantz, of Collegeville and Justine M., wife of Ralph D. Quinn, Jr., of Pennsburg. Siblings include David Schantz of Palm, Clayton Minear of Schwenksville, and Robin Poulos of Perkiomenville. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Marisa, Meagan, Lynsey, Austin and Tyler.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Judy, Joyce, Karen, Patti, Lee “Buddy” and Kathy.
Funeral Services are to be held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd in the Limerick Garden of Memories on Sunday January 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
Family and friends may call at the Chapel on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3104 Main Street, Green Lane, PA 18054 or to Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18970.
Arrangements by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com
