Howard Raymond Schlott, age 98, of Louisville, OH went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Howard, lovingly dubbed “Speedy” by his closest friends was born January 19, 1923 in Canton, OH to the late Jacob and Lena (Stevens) Schlott. He served his country in WWII in the 735th Tank Battalion, receiving a Bronze Star for heroic achievement as a driver and mechanic. He returned home to work at Republic Steel for 40 years, retiring in 1983.
Howard is survived by his brother, Mark (Dorothy) Schlott of Marshallville; a son, Robert (Judy) Schlott of Canton; longtime caretakers and friends, Debi Brewer and Ashley Pennington of Louisville; and several nephews.
Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. Calling hours will be 10-11am Wednesday morning. Howard will be laid to rest, with military honors, in Union Cemetery, Louisville, OH. Online condolences may be left at www.stierisraelfuneralhome.com
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