Willi G. Schakat

Willi G. Schakat, age 88 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at Harmony of Anderson. 

Willi was born on April 16, 1937 in Stonischken, East Prussia to Willi and Stephanie (Tiepel) Schakat. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Audrey (Metz) Schakat and his three sons and families. Timothy (Amy) Schakat of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Thomas (Patricia) Schakat of South Charleston, Ohio and William (Mary Beth) Schakat of Blairsville, Georgia. Beloved grandchildren, Jacob (Brooke) Schakat, Joseph Schakat, Annie (Travis) McIntosh, Benjamin Schakat, Noah Schakat, William Schakat and Emmi Schakat. Great grandchildren, Lilli, Winnie, Eva, Rexford and Nellie. Sister Gerda (Jeurgen) Braunheim and many cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors. 

Willi was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Judith (Wisser) Schakat in 2005; two sisters: Emmi and Lilli Schakat and two brothers: Gerhardt and Werner Schakat. 

Willi immigrated to the United States in 1956 and married Judith Wisser in 1962. He was a hard working man who had a long career as a pipefitter/boiler room mechanic. He could fix anything. He faithfully attended Calvary Alliance Church for 50 years and served as a Sunday School teacher for 47 years. He loved the church, especially his Saturday morning men’s breakfast group. 

Willi loved the Lord and his family and never got over the goodness of the Lord. He was happy to share the Lord with everyone he met. He was a joy to be around whether at home, at work, or at church. He loved his neighbors and never met a stranger. He lived his life as a testimony to God’s faithfulness. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at Calvary Alliance Church 986 Nordylke Road, Cincinnati. 

Funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Calvary Alliance Church with Pastor Landon Stuart presiding. 

A private family interment will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Spring Grove Cemetery. 

Pallbearers: Jacob Schakat, Joseph Schakat, Benjamin Schakat, Noah Schakat, William Schakat and Travis McIntosh 

The family is being served by T.P. White Funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Alliance Church in Willi’s memory