- Date Of Birth: April 9, 1938
- Date Of Death: June 10, 2015
- State: Indiana
Francis L. “Mike” Schlabach Sr., 77, a lifelong resident of Elkhart, Ind., and a resident of Bushnell, passed away at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
He was born April 9, 1938, in Elkhart, to the late Clarence H. and Frances G. (Shaffer) Schlabach.
He later married Patty L. Schott on March 7, 1960, in Elkhart. She survives in Bushnell.
Also surviving are his daughter, Tonia Price of Bushnell; sons Douglas Schlabach of Elkhart and Michael (Donna) and Francis “J.R.” Schlabach Jr., both of Middlebury; brother Ray Schlabach of Elkhart; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Schlabach III.
Mike was an over-the-road truck driver for over 25 years and also worked at Sturgis Iron and Metal Works in Elkhart. He was an avid NASCAR and stock car racing fan and enjoyed relaxing in front of his TV. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.
