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GAIL SCHLATTER Obituary

GAIL MARGARET SCHLATTER, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Barber -ton, Ohio, Gail was the daughter of the late Robert Williams and Reba Weber. Gail graduated from Carroll High School. She was a devoted wife, caring mother, and loving grandmother to her family. Gail was a member of Harvest Fellowship. Gail loved planting flowers, drawing, shopping, and enjoying Hilton Head Beach. She also dearly enjoyed entertaining family and friends through the years. Surviving are her husband, Steve Okolski; children, Chad (Tammy) Schlatter, Kenny (Cherie) Schlatter, Matt (Jamie) Schlatter; grandchildren, Natalie (Micah), Justin (Casey), Victoria, Sydney, Luke, Shelby, Mark, Sarah; half-brother, George "Bud" Weber; and step-brothers, John, Gary, and Tim Schieferstein. Gail was also preceded in death by her first husband, Steven Schlatter; brother, Kenny Williams; step-brother, Mike Schieferstein. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at Harvest Fellowship, 1001 W. Wallen Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the church. Private family burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Harvest Fellowship or Destiny Rescue. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 22, 2022.

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September 24, 2022

Gail was the kindest lady. She and her friends prayed for me in my shop. She was an incredible woman of faith. I'm so glad to have known her. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

Kathy DeLine

February 22, 2022

Gail was my BSF leader.... I was new to Fort Wayne, and Gail extended such kindness to me... beyond being my leader... she made time to be my friend... we shared precious talks over coffee... she loved Jesus and her family ...
How grateful I am to have known her...

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Harvest Fellowship

1001 W. Wallen Road, IN

Feb

24

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Harvest Fellowship

1001 W. Wallen Road, IN

Feb

25

Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Harvest Fellowship

1001 W. Wallen Road, IN

Feb

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Harvest Fellowship

1001 W. Wallen Road, IN

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