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John Peter Schlatt

Redding, CA, USA

December 6, 1926 - September 29, 2019

Dec 6, 1926 - Sep 29, 2019

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John P. Schlatt passed on September 29, 2019. A current resident of Redding, CA, John was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio in 1926 and was the youngest of 11 children. He had a tough childhood. He was from coal mining country, his mother died when he was an infant, and at times lived in foster homes during the depression. He married Mary Woc, also from St. Clairsville, in 1947. A graduate of Kent State University, John was the only one of his siblings to get a high school and college education. He was a WWII army veteran and served in Japan, where he was interviewed on local radio years later about the educational reforms during US occupation.

John’s work career, of which he was so proud, was spent in manufacturing operations for various companies in Ohio, California and abroad in Singapore, where he and Mary enjoyed living for two years.

John loved boating, which he passed to his children, left with memories of fun family camping vacations and lake outings.

He had an interest in travel and history, which he shared with his family on numerous family driving vacations to Gettysburg, Plymouth Rock, Paul Bunyan memorial statue, Mt. Rushmore, with photographic evidence of every plaque and statue on the way!

John loved taking pictures of his family over the years. He was often heard saying, “the darn flash didn’t go off!” or “I forgot to take the lens cover off,” much to the chagrin of his six children and wife who had to pose and say “cheese” repeatedly. He spent his latter years organizing thousands of photos.

John’s and Mary’s lives took them from Ohio to California to Florida then Redding, CA. He remained active there and served as President of the local Senior Center as well as President of their HOA.

John and Mary spent much of their retirement years traveling and cruising much of the world. He had a curious, adventuresome spirit that he has passed to his children.

John loved reading especially about history, war, and espionage. When he wasn’t watching his beloved westerns on TV you would find him with his nose in a book.

He also loved music and made sure his children, friends and neighbors were kept in good supply of CD’s he made in “studio B.” Music was often heard playing in the house and he and Mary were enthusiastic dancers in their day!

He was an accomplished ping-pong player, a talented harmonica player and liked a good game of checkers!

He taught his children to be strong, independent, resilient, and hard-
working. When interviewed about his life he said, “Of all that I accomplished, I am proudest of the six, great children the lord brought into our lives and I still am passionately in love with their mother, my best friend, my partner, my roomie, my sweetheart.”

His loss will be felt by all that knew him. John’s family is comforted by knowing he is at peace now and reunited with his brothers, sisters and parents in heaven.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary (Woc), his six children: Adrienne DiLullo of West Sacramento, CA, Vicki (Richard) Flood of Oakland, CA, Karen Coffman of Red Bluff, CA, Kevin (Karen) Schlatt of Mt. Juliet, TN, Brian Schlatt of Vallejo, CA, and Susan (Doug). McNelly of San Jose, CA. He is also survive by his 9 Grandchildren, Nick DiLullo, Kevin DiLullo, Jesse Turcotte, Ben Flood, Ryan Coffman, Grant Coffman, Tyler Schlatt, Jenna McNelly and Melissa McNelly, as well as three great grandchildren, Tyson DiLullo, Dean Coffman, and Calvin DiLullo.

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