John Clark Schlatter

JOHN CLARK SCHLATTER

Hopkins, MN

John Clark Schlatter, 69, of Hopkins, MN, peacefully passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022, at Emerald Crest Memory Care, surrounded by his loved ones.

John Clark Schlatter was born on January 24, 1953, in Mt Pleasant IA, to Glenn and Jeanette (Zickefoose) Schlatter. John graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1972, after working for a year for the Mt. Pleasant newspaper he joined the Navy. He was stationed at the San Diego Naval base and proudly served his country for four years. Following his honorary discharge he remained in San Diego working for a printing company for the next 16 years. In 1988 he married Lori Moyle from LaCrosse, WI. They made their home in San Diego and their family became complete when their son, Nathan Timothy was born in 1991. In 1999, John packed up his family and they moved to the Twin Cities and settled in Hopkins, MN. John found his niche in driving shuttle for various hotels in the area. He especially liked driving the airline pilots and hearing about their adventures.

John had a strong faith in God and was always involved in his church wherever he was. Most recently, he was attending Life Church/Christian Family Church. John always had a special companionship with his dog, Cooper, who always brought him a smile.

John is survived by his wife, Lori, of Hopkins, MN, and his son, Nathan, of St. Louis Park, MN; his sister, Helen (Dennis) Friest of Radcliffe, IA; niece, Brenda (Ryan) Ritter of Tucson, AZ; nephews, Brad (Jodi) Friest of Roland, IA, and Brent Friest of Radcliffe, IA; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Richard and Elloise (Barton) Moyle; and his sister-in-law, Linda Moyle.

Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 19, at Christian Family Church, Edina, MN, with burial to be held later in Mt. Pleasant, IA. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to Timber Bay Youth Investment, P.O. Box 316, Medina, MN 55340, in John's honor.