Patty L. Schlabach, 80, of Elkhart, formerly of Bushnell, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital to be reunited with her loving husband, Francis L. "Mike" Schlabach. She was born in Decatur, MI on April 18, 1940 to the late Alva and Lavinia (Osborne) Schott.

Patty is survived by her children, Tonia Price, Michelle Schlabach-Jones, Douglas Schlabach, Michael (Donna) Schlabach, and Francis "J.R." Schlabach Jr.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Donna Germann, Lucille "Lucy" (Jack) Miller, Marilyn Baldwin, and Flossie Martin; and brother, William Schott. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Dorothy Clindenning, Vera McCarty, Hazel Hayes, Hilda Casselman; brothers, Charles, Daniel, Stanley, and Kenneth Schott.

Patty worked at Fountain View/Golden Living Center nursing home for over 27 years as a housekeeper. She and her husband, Francis, lived in Bushnell, FL for 17 years where she enjoyed spending time with family. After his passing, she settled in Elkhart to be closer to the rest of her family. Her children will never forget her smile and the laughter they shared together, especially when she would joke around with them. Patty will be missed greatly by her family.

In accordance with Patty's wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Francis, in Rice Cemetery at a later date.