John Joseph Schlaman II, 91, of St. Joseph, formerly Warren, MI passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at home.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10am – noon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Joseph SDA Church, 1201 Maiden Ln., St. Joseph, MI. A service will take place at noon, also at the church. Interment will follow at Spring Run Cemetery. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to St. Joseph SDA Church or Caring Circle. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
John was born on September 17, 1931, to John, Sr. and Eileen (Hatfield) Schlaman in Detroit, MI. He graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic School in Detroit. John was a United States Navy Veteran, being honorably discharged in January of 1950. On September 13, 1958, he married Helma Hartmann in Detroit.
Professionally, John was in the automotive industry, both as a Special Machine Designer and Estimator, retiring with Ford Motor Company. He was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for over 40 years, serving as an Elder for many of those at Warren and St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist church. John enjoyed being at home and took pride in tending to the well-manicured lawn and flower gardens. Most of all, he loved his family and cherished time spent with them.
John is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Helma “Helen” Schlaman; children, John (Ellen) Schlaman III, Teri (David) Village, Sue (Mark) Mondak and Jim (Erin) Schlaman; grandchildren, Jessica Anzures, Michelle (John) Khargie, Nicole (Patrick) Grzybowski, Adam (Joyce) Mondak, Jordan Mondak, Jacob Mondak, Paige (Ben) Lovhoiden and Justin Schlaman; great-grandchildren, Oliver and Luca Grzybowski; brother, Michael (Judi) Schlaman and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John, Sr. and Eileen Schlaman.
Service Details
Visitation
When
July 26th, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where
St. Joseph SDA Church
Address
1201 Maiden Ln.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Service
When
July 26th, 2023 12:00pm
Where
St. Joseph SDA Church
Address
1201 Maiden Ln.
St. Joseph , MI 49085
Interment
Where
Spring Run Cemetery
Address
M-139/US-33, on the east and west sides of the road
Scottdale , MI