William Norman Schachter
September 12, 1947 – June 22, 2024

William Norman Schachter, affectionately known as Bill or Billy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 76 in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Born on September 12, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Bill grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, where he cultivated his lifelong passion for music and education. Bill dedicated 35 years of his life to teaching band and orchestra in elementary, middle, and high schools. His exceptional dedication to his students and love for his profession earned him numerous accolades, including being named in the 1995 "Who's Who Among American Teachers." One of the pinnacles of his career was conducting the Prince George's County Senior Honors Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He also composed pieces for music festivals and directed all-county honors bands and orchestras throughout Maryland.

Beyond his professional achievements, Bill was an avid golfer, winning seven golf championships in his community of Valencia Lakes in Boynton Beach, Florida, including three consecutive victories in the past three years. He also enjoyed running 5Ks, bowling, and playing billiards.

Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Carol Robbins; his children, Andrew Schachter of Washington, D.C., Christopher Harnett of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Maya Shetreat of Bronx, New York; his grandchildren, Margalit Shetreat-Klein, Elan Shetreat-Klein, and Erez Shetreat-Klein; his son-in-law, Peter Scholl; his daughter-in-law, Jess Mendez; and his siblings, Robert Schachter of Tacoma, Washington, and Jeanne Schachter Leslie of Vero Beach, Florida.

A funeral service to honor Bill's life will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

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Bill's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and his legacy as an educator and musician will continue to inspire future generations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society .

Professional arrangements by:
Gary Panoch Funeral Home
6140 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-997-8580
www.gpanochfunerals