- Date Of Birth: May 9, 1979
- Date Of Death: February 8, 2019
- State: Indiana
Travis Lee “T” Schlabach, 39, of Bristol, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Union, MI on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at 10:25 pm.
He was born in Elkhart on May 9, 1979 to Phillip Schlabach, Jr. and Sherrie (Welker) Schlabach, who survive him.
Also surviving is his son Trevin Schlabach; brother Phillip Schlabach, III; sister Kristen (Timothy) Routson, Jr.; grandfather Leo Biggs; great grandmother Mary Clark; Trevin’s mother Angel Pease and several loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded by several grandparents.
“T” was a well-known bartender at Zimmy’s Tavern near Union and Double D’s in Goshen, always recognizable by his trademark ear-to-ear grin and ability to light up a room merely with his outgoing and fun-loving presence. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was chosen to travel to Europe with other area wrestlers on a good-will trip while he attended Elkhart Central High School. Besides wrestling, he loved football, track & field and coaching his son in little league. He was also an accomplished league bowler and belonged to the “700 Club” at Country Club Lanes. “T” had a huge heart that never knew a stranger, and he would always be the first to organize a benefit for someone in need. He loved riding his motorcycle, watching his beloved Cubbies, and spending time with his family and son.
