Schlotter

John William Schlotter, 74, of Butler Township, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born on Jan. 6, 1948, and raised in Youngwood, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. Charles Taylor Schlotter and Gertrude Elizabeth (Miller) Schlotter.

John was part of the first graduating class of Seneca Valley High School. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Thiel College and his master’s degree from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. John possessed a strong sense of faith and lived his life accordingly. He worked for many years for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America at churches in Erie and McKean, Pa., and later worked for Thrivent Financial.

John was a gracious and kind man, who never had a bad word to say about anyone. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in his free time. He also enjoyed watching old westerns and just about all sporting events. Above all, John touched many lives through his faithful service to God and his good nature. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 22 years, Heidi Morris, whom he married on Aug. 7, 1999; his stepson whom he raised, Thomas Maguire (Ashley Donnelly) of Butler; grandchildren, Liam Maguire, whom he was raising, and Lucas, Jasper, Declan, Pacey and Ellerie Maguire; brother, the Rev. Bob Schlotter (Carol) of Jeannette; sisters, Carole Launer of Zelienople and Kathe Towsey of Erie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Daniel Maguire, Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Carl “Ed” Launer and Rob Towsey.

SCHLOTTER — Friends of John William Schlotter, who died Friday, July 22, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER OF CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, with Pastor Joel Benson officiating. Friends, please meet at the church.

He will be laid to rest at Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, at the address above, or to Camp Lutherlyn, P.O. Box 355, Prospect, PA 16052.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.