Leon E. Schlatter

Leon E. Schlatter, 87, of Leo, passed away on August 4, 2019. Born on January 9, 1932 in Spencerville, Indiana to the late Ramas and Rhoda (Steiner) Schlatter. Missionary high school teacher for 40 years in Brazil, South America. Leon was a Korean war veteran. He loved woodworking and wrote three books of poetry. He is survived by his wife of many years, Jewel Schlatter; daughters, Sandra (Kevin) Gutwein, Denise (Barry) Hohulin and Karen (Eugene) Fontanilla; son, Daniel (Marla) Schlatter; ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren; sister, Jeannie and brothers, Donald and Allen. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St, Grabill, Indiana 46741. Burial will be at Leo Cemetery at 9:45am that day. Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 2-5pm & 6-8pm at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Ethnos 360, c/o Leon Schatter Memorial Fund.