Travis Lee "T" Schlabach, 39, of Bristol, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Union, MI on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at 10:25 pm.

He was born in Elkhart on May 9, 1979 to Phillip Schlabach, Jr. and Sherrie (Welker) Schlabach, who survive him.

Also surviving is his son Trevin Schlabach; brother Phillip Schlabach, III; sister Kristen (Timothy) Routson, Jr.; grandfather Leo Biggs; great grandmother Mary Clark; Trevin's mother Angel Pease and several loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded by several grandparents.

A viewing for "T" will be held at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will follow there on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Ryan Stroop of the Crossroads Community Church of Elkhart will officiate and burial will follow at Rice Cemetery. Afterwards, the family is hosting a carry-in style luncheon at Elkhart Moose Lodge #599, 1500 CR 6, Elkhart. Those wishing to attend are asked to bring a dish.

"T" was a well-known bartender at Zimmy's Tavern near Union and Double D's in Goshen, always recognizable by his trademark ear-to-ear grin and ability to light up a room merely with his outgoing and fun-loving presence. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was chosen to travel to Europe with other area wrestlers on a good-will trip while he attended Elkhart Central High School. Besides wrestling, he loved football, track & field and coaching his son in little league. He was also an accomplished league bowler and belonged to the "700 Club" at Country Club Lanes. "T" had a huge heart that never knew a stranger, and he would always be the first to organize a benefit for someone in need. He loved riding his motorcycle, watching his beloved Cubbies, and spending time with his family and son.

Memorial donations may be given to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.