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Glen Schlachter Obituary
Glen E. Schlachter, 75, of Defiance, passed away with his family by his side Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at The Laurels of Defiance.
He was born May 4, 1948, in Tiffin, to Virgil and Audrey (Spitler) Schlachter. In 1966, Glen graduated from New Riegel High School and later that year, he married Susan Reinhart. He attended Defiance College where he played basketball. Glen worked at General Motors in Defiance for 47 years until his retirement. He was a member of VFW #3360. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting with his family and fishing on Lake Erie with his brother, Clair. Glen will be greatly missed by his family and many good friends.
Glen is survived by three sons, Brad (Trisha) Schlachter of Defiance, Chris (Tammy) Schlachter of Toledo, and Dean (Renae) Schlachter of Continental; seven grandchildren, Ethan (Haley), Logan, Tyson, Harrison, Hannah, Gretchen, and Graham; and two sisters, Nancy (Don) Kuhlman of Carey and Faye (Laron) Baker of New Riegel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clair and Keith Schlachter; and sister, Alice Smith.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, until the time of Glen's memorial service at 7 p.m. at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Celebrant Deb Miller will officiate. His final resting place will be Myers Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Craig McCord Scholarship Fund through the Defiance Area Foundation.
Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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