John Schlaak, 70, of Wattsburg, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday July 16, 2018. He was born in Erie on June 24, 1948 a son of the late Frank and Frances Runser Schlaak.

John graduated from Wattsburg High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a farmer and most recently worked as a machine operater at Plastek. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Nietupski and Ruth Kimmy; and one nephew, Ed Kimmy.

Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Burke of Harborcreek; three grandchildren, Brittany, Angela, and Olivia; one brother, Daniel Schlaak and his wife, Dorothy, of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the memorial service there at 7 p.m.. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Mount of Olives Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th St., Erie, 16504.