Larry Schlotterback

Larry Schlotterback, age 74, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015at 5:20 PM at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on October 14, 1940 to Leo & Orvaleen (Heffner) Schlotterback in Kendallville, IN. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines stationed in Guam. Larry was a private pilot and built his own Ultra Lite, and later owned a Piper Cub. He worked for Zollinger Piston and retired after over 30 years of service. Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children; Dan Schlotterback of Fort Wayne, Terry Schlotterback of Roanoke, and Melissa Carlson of Columbia City; one uncle, Ron Heffner of Kendallville; Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Sherry. A memorial service will be held in Mr. Schlotterback’s honor on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7 PM at Yeager Funeral Home with Celebrant Larry Baker officiating. A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 5-7 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Noble County Humane Society.