Memorial Created By
Lindsey Yates

John Schratz

January 23, 1978 - March 30, 2020

We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of John Schratz. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer his loved ones great comfort. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial. John's family looks forward to a wonderful celebration of his life at a later date when we can all...  see more

OBITUARY
Our beloved John passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Monday, March 30th. This was sudden, unexpected and unrelated to the current health epidemic. We are forever grateful for John's boundless creativity, excitement, knowledge, humor and so many other extraordinary qualities which flourished through his years.  Please raise a glass to John who made a difference in our world and will live on in our hearts. He is...  see more
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  • Suzette Barnett
    I would like to share this lovely tribute to John Schratz from the Television Academy of which he was a member: https://www.emmys.com/bios/john-schratz
    John Schratz | Television Academy
  • christopher lance
    I worked with John throughout his time at CoSA, mainly on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I enjoyed dealing with him as a CG Supervisor and he was clearly intelligent and capable, but I’ll always remember him fondly for his smile, his kindness and his amicable...  more
  • christopher lance
    christopher lance added 2 photo(s) to the memorial John Schratz:
  • Sam Larson
    John and I met 7 years ago at a wrap party, when his wonderful girlfriend Suzette introduced us. She thought we’d make great drinking buddies since we both lived in Playa Del Rey. She was definitely right. John and I became fast friends. And most...  more
  • Matt Conway Art
    John was one of the good guys. I worked with him several projects, at several different studios, and he was always so helpful and knowledgeable. He typically was established somewhere, and I was the new guy - He'd always take the time and show me the...  more
  • Karen Eby
    I met John so many years ago when Suzette (my cousin) brought him to a family gathering, he's been part of our family ever since. We all absolutely loved him, he was a real, down to earth, one of a kind guy. We always seemed to end up in conversation...  more
  • Christian Gonzales
    I had the absolute pleasure of co-supervising a show with John at FuseFx. He came in with such talent, kindness and an overall knowledge of the industry. He was the type of co-worker that you wanted to check in with daily just to chat and see what he was...  more
  • Molly Kennedy
    I will never forget one year on vacation in Hawaii with my husband, Sister and brother in-law we called Suzette and asked her and John to fly over and spend a week and the next thing we knew John and Suzette were joining us. FUN TIMES!! 🌴 John and I...  more
  • Erica DeBear
    John and I worked together briefly when I was still in the film industry. He was a wonderful and kind supervisor and a friend. He stood up for me when the very unpleasant owner of the company verbally attacked me. I am sad to hear about his passing. ...  more
  • GatheringUs Support
    Posted by Gary Kennedy:
    John I had so much fun with you and Suzette in Hawaii at Kalapaki Joe's watching the Blackhawks and laughing and having a few cold ones . Good times brother. Mahalo for being my friend
    Big Kahuna
  • Kathy Barnett
    Ive not posted yet because I just couldn't find the words to say.
    Its been 6 days since John passed away, and I STILL cannot find the words to say.
    He is my family, and has been my daughter's partner in life, seemingly, forever.
    It's impossible to try to...  more
  • Colin Brady
    So sad to hear this news! I worked closely with John at Pixomondo Burbank on Hugo. John was a very intelligent and hard-working guy who helped create a flawless replacement of an actor’s face that was so well done, nobody suspected it was CG. John was...  more
  • Jessica Stebbins
    I am deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. I worked with John at both CoSA and Fuse, and for a while we sat near each other. He was a calming presence, a friendly face, and a genuine pleasure to work with. I also sometimes saw him at Pablito’s...  more
  • Jeremy Renteria
    I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Schratz family. I am so sad to hear that John is no longer with us. It was an absolute pleasure working with him, and he will be missed. The entire Outsider team at FuseFX is so grateful for his...  more
  • Darlene Adams Whitford
    I remember the first time Suzette brought John down to San Diego to meet our family, he seemed kind of quiet and shy in the beginning but it didnt take long for him to join in to conversations and at that time was when he hooked us all with his great...  more
  • Travis Mathis
    When I first met John, it was at a family gathering. It was my first time meeting anyone and I was nervous and didn't really know anyone. I didnt know who to talk to except Kirsten. John, being the kind hearted person he is, must have seen that and...  more
  • Sonny Adams
    I am Sonny Adams Suzette Barnett's uncle. John was always sweet, fun, funny, and just like a member of our family. I have always been so impressed at the wealth of knowledge John pocessed. He of course knew about video, photography, but he also knew...  more
  • Loni DaSilva
    I still remember the slight banter John had with my son about being good to Suzette and that memory brought a smile to my face today. I thank you so much for being an amazing partner for my sister.
  • Douglas Graves
    We met at work, yes, but John was more than a workmate. We became literally /instant/ friends the second we met when I began working on a show he was in charge of. Then as we talked we found out we were both from Chicago and both /huge/ Star Trek fans....  more
  • Riccardo Zanettini
    I worked with John while on Terranova at pixo Burbank he was on Hugo. Lost sight of him for a while then I saw him again at the vfx protest in Hollywood (2013) he was always very kind and relaxed. I really liked him very much! Very sorry to hear this!
  • Nguyen Son
    I’m heart broken. My shoo boo boo is gone. He was one of the good one in la la land. Taught me about comic books. Will miss our talk about Japan, cars and droid vs Apple. He helped with my pitch trailer for a feature I was pitch. The lone horse.
  • Laetitia  G
    A year ago today, I flew to discover California, Santa Monica and this famous John! For more than 10 years that we know my Suzette, it was time that I meet your man.
    My bag put down, my meeting with him was made around French cheese, chocolate and...  more
  • Lori Miller
    So sorry to hear the news of John today. I worked with John on multiple projects at the Pixomondo Burbank offices. We shared many long nights creating cool scenes while sharing laughs drinks and whatever else it took to get us all through those...  more
  • Jennifer Hachigian
    I worked with John many years ago at Pixomondo-Burbank. I remember his generosity and kindness as a co-worker and colleague. I remember his excitement and enthusiasm experiencing new techniques and technologies from venues like SIGGRAPH. I'm lucky I knew...  more
  • Edward Fanning
    I had the pleasure (as many others had) of collaborating with John during our time at CoSA VFX. He was a talented CG artist, a fellow Trekkie and all around great guy to work with. My heart goes out to his family, friends and loved ones.
  • Kerry Raport
    I first met John a few years ago at CoSA, on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and he instantly became one of my favorite people to work with. He was always super helpful in getting me whatever I needed to make a shot better, was full of great ideas, and was just...  more
  • Steve Orleman
    Its truly amazing in such a short time, that a person can have such an impact on you. Ive only known John for a few months, since he hit the ground running as a supervisor on the show we worked on; but in that time his remarkably magnetic personality...  more
  • JV Pike
    I first met John at an industry event in 2018, not knowing that he would become one of the CG supes on Orville. His drive and overall calm demeanor made people want to be around him. John had an infectious laugh that would make everyone smile.
    I will...  more
  • Joshua Galbincea
    John and I met at CoSA in 2017. We reconnected in 2019 at FuseFX. We worked together on a handful of TV shows over the years. It was always a pleasure collaborating to figure out how to overcome a handful of crazy challenges. John was always collected...  more
  • Mohsen Bizar
    I met John at Fuse FX over Orville project and felt how easy going and calm he always was from the first impression. I always appreciated his humbleness and positive energy and it is so hard to accept that he will no longer physically be with us. I will...  more
  • Sari Rodrig
    I met John one of my first days on the job at Fuse as we had started around the same time. One of my favorite parts of the day would be laughing and joking with John while working on Orville. He took an immense amount of pride in his job and it showed....  more
  • Josh Hooker
    My heart is broken.
    John Schratz was one of the best friends, and best human beings I've had the honor of knowing.
    Speaking of him in the past tense just seems so out of the realm of possibility.
    He had a kindness and generosity of spirit that was...  more