John W. Blatt

I first met John, through my parents, in the mid to late 60's when he worked for Haughton Elevator in Toledo. I was maybe 11 or 12. We helped him move from a duplex somewhere on the south side of Toledo to a house at the corner of Secor & Section Roads in Lambertville, Michigan, just down the road from our place. I remember he had lots & lots of books, and I think that in many ways he inspired my love of reading. Education was obviously important to John, and he sparked in me a desire to...

We first met John in 1974 at Haughton Elevtor Co. John was like the brother we both never had. John enjoyed life and people. He was always up and like to play jokes on us. He was always looking for ways to help improve the coumminity. We will miss him greatly.

John was such a great guy who really cared about the elevator industry and the people in it. A warm gentle soul he will be missed be many. It’s amazing to read all of his accomplishments as I thought I knew him pretty well but obviously didn’t.

May you rest in Peace John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for all the contributions you made to make our industry a better one!

My deepest sympathy's to John's Family he was a good friend and I will miss his presence. John and I had worked together on several elevator projects and it was always pleasure. I feel very lucky to have meet John and the elevator industry will not be the same without him he was well respected by everyone who came in contact with him. I feel honored to have worked with him.

Mike Schaeffer
Edmonds Elevator Co.