Leo Schlotter, 76, of Washington, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2018.
He was born June 3, 1942, in Washington, to Frank and Eleanor (Turk) Schlotter. He graduated from Washington High School in 1960. Leo was a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business. While completing his education he was also commissioned a second lieutenant through the Army ROTC in 1964. Colonel Schlotter’s initial active duty assignment began at Camp St. Barbara, Korea, next came Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, followed by six Army Reserve assignments at different posts from 1967-1993, with 29 1/2 years of service. During this time, his dedication to excellence led him to receive many awards and decorations. Colonel Schlotter was also invited to attend the exclusive Amy War College and graduated in 1989. Leo joined Schlotter Cabinets, where he designed and built cabinets of all kinds for homes and business. He enjoyed his dogs, mostly German shepherds, watching the Hatchets and I.U. basketball games, camping, boating and also taking pictures of boat races for Propeller magazine.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Bateman) Schlotter, whom he married, Feb. 17, 1968; son Chad (Jennifer) Schlotter of Noblesville, Indiana; daughter Mandy (Carl) Boyles of University Heights, Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren Katelyn, Kyle and Kolden Schlotter and Ella and Grayson Boyles.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eleanor Schlotter; and a sister, Lowanna Binkley.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Ed Lee Mortuary Downtown Chapel, 101 N. Meridian St., Washington, with Yvonne Evans officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the U.S. Army Funeral Honor Team, Washington American Legion and VFW.
Visitation will from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ed Lee Mortuary Downtown Chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com