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Michael Schlechty Obituary
Jan 25, 1960 - Jan 14, 2026
Michael David Schlechty, 65, passed away Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, at his home in Van Wert.
He was born on January 25, 1960, in Medina, Ohio the son of the late Charles J. and Diane (Brainard) Schlechty.
Family survivors include his daughter, Emmalee Bass and husband Timothy of Van Wert; two sons, Rickey and Lucas; grandchildren, Zoey, Olivia, Timothy, Jr., and Giovanni Bass and Mia Renee; a sister, Kathy (Lewis) Taylor of Farmington, Minnesota; a brother, Charles D. (Ivette) Schlechty of Pasco, Washington; and his wife, Lori (Carr) Schlechty.
Michael was a retired truck driver for Store & Haul in Van Wert and was part of the million mile club. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, grilling and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a special skill as a carpenter.
Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home. There will be calling one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Van Wert Woodland Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.
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