— 3 — Prof. William T. Schantz, born Dec. 31, 1934, in Bismarck, N.D., died April 14, 2010, in Portland. His parents settled in Salem, where he attended high school. In 1956 he completed a political science baccalaureate degree at the University of Oregon. In 1960 he received a doctorate of jurisprudence summa cum laude at Willamette University College of Law. A Ford Foundation graduate fellowship enabled him to earn an LL.M. (Master of Laws) at New York University in 1961. He was admitted to practice before the Oregon, Federal, and United States Supreme Courts. In 1963 Prof. Schantz joined the PSU School of Business Administration to teach various undergraduate- and graduate-level business courses related to law, accounting, and taxation. His instructional service and scholarship generated high levels of recognition for effectiveness in motivating and inspiring students. In that connection, he received both the Mosser and Nicolas Salgo Noren Foundation Awards for teaching excellence. He authored and co-authored more than 12 books that have been adopted for use at many universities. His ongoing research led to publication of numerous scholarly articles in business and legal journals, and supported his presentations at nationwide professional conferences. Concurrently, he actively participated in PSU academic governance through extensive campus-wide and Business School committee service. Bill advanced to full professor rank in 1974 and retired from the University in 1994. Prof. Schantz’s interests ranged far and wide. At age 15 his parents took him on an extended European tour, beginning with a voyage on RMS Queen Mary. Later he met Willamette University Dean Mark O. Hatfield during a student tour in Europe, and they became lifelong friends, thereby engendering Bill’s active interest in Republican Party politics. He chaired Hatfield’s Washington County gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns. His intelligence and variegated talents genuinely distinguished him as a sensitive “renaissance man.” Possessed of a beautiful singing voice, he often held forth as a soloist at church services or with members of a quartet. He produced oil paintings focused on In memoriam: William T. Schantz, 1934-2010 nature and family portraits. Gardening, as well as avid hunting and fishing pursuits, intersected with an interest in cooking on a grand scale. Over the years, family gatherings involving five children and 12 grandchildren meant a lot to him. In 2010 the Oregon State Bar honored his 50 years of meritorious service to the community, state, and nation. To celebrate his 75th birthday, in January of this year, more than 250 longtime friends, former students, professional associates and family members honored him at two parties in Portland’s Crystal Ballroom. Survivors include his spouse, Prof. Janice Jackson Schantz; sister Beryl (Dean) Wilcox; children John Schantz, Emily (Greg) Moser, Lola (Cliff) Moore, and Stephanie Bray; 12 grandchildren; and his first wife, Donna (Buchanan) Schantz Jensen. His son, William T. “Billy” Schantz, Jr., and sister, Shirley Haselton Anderson, preceded him in death. A rosary recitation and vigil on April 20 preceded a burial service at St. Mary’s Cathedral on April 22. Those of us who engaged with Bill Schantz enjoyed his company and highly respected his intellect and integrity. His enduring contributions to PSU’s evolving Business School instructional program merit our gratitude. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to a program for providing medical assistance to needy persons at: “OHSU Foundation GHC William T. Schantz Portland iCHEE Fund.” A full-scale obituary appeared in The Oregonian April 18, 2010, and may be consulted in RAPS files or at the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits. —Victor C. Dahl, Emeritus Professor of History
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