Michael David Schatz passed away May 16, 2014, in Denver. He was 45. Rabbis Bruce Dollin and Steven Foster officiated at the May 19 service at the HEA. Interment followed at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Michael was loved by everyone who met him because of his easygoing and friendly nature, the family said. He was upbeat and positive and everyone noticed his smile and laugh.
Family and friends were extremely important to Michael.
Mr. Schatz was born Aug. 1, 1968, in Denver, and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School.
He received his bachelors degree from the University of Hartford in Connecticut and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
After college, Mr. Schatz lived in Chicago and worked for the Carlisle. He was marketing coordinator and national sales manager in the food service equipment and supply industry.
Upon returning to Colorado, he became the owner and president of the Restaurant Source, a family-owned business since 1972.
Mr. Schatz served on many industry boards including ABC and FEDA. Food Service Equipment and Supplies magazine honored him with the Young Lion Dealer award for making a positive impact on the companys success.
He was a member of the Young Presidents Organization since 2002.
Mr. Schatz married Lisa Weinstein on Nov. 1, 2003.
Active in Denvers Jewish community, Mr. Schatz chaired the Israel and Overseas Committee for JEWISHColorado and was on the CAJE board.
He also served on the board of the Globeville Business Assn. and tutored inner city elementary school children.
An avid athlete, Mr. Schatz skied, swam, played tennis and golf, and coached his childrens sports teams.
He loved the mountains, traveling, and fishing and camping with his friends.
Michael had an adventurous sprit, the family said.
Mr. Schatz is survived by his wife Lisa Weinstein; three children, Alexis, Zachary and Kaitlin; parents Gwen and Arnie Schatz; sisters Michelle (David) Friedman and Linda Schatz; mother-in-law Gayle and father-in-law David Weinstein; sister-in-law Stacy Weinstein and brother-in-law Coby (Molly) Weinstein. He was the uncle of Jordan and Jack Friedman.
Contributions may be made to the Michael Schatz IST Fund, c/o CAJE.
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