The world lost a kind and gentle soul, unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Joseph David Schlachter, 45 of Findlay, Ohio eldest son of David and Debra (Kirtland) Schlachter. He was born March 10, 1979.

Joe attended Riverdale for most of his education but graduated from Vanlue High School in 1998. Joe grew up playing football and soccer. As he grew older, Joe became an avid racing fan. Joe made friends wherever he went. He found it exciting making people laugh and smile. Joe loved music, especially rock and roll. If you didn’t know the name of a band, he was your “go to guy”. One of Joe’s most loved joys was animals, any type of animal but especially dogs. His very loved pets, Karma and Lily will miss all the pets, loving and treats given each day by Joe. He also enjoyed sitting on the front porch and surveying the neighborhood.

Joe ran “The Spaghetti Shop” on Trenton Avenue for 10 years, later he worked for Kohl’s Distribution Center and then USA Cab.

Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. He will be deeply missed by many, especially his nieces and nephews; Ava, Fiona, Alexina, Bradley, David and Zoey, his brother; Jesse Eugene Schlachter and sister; Kelley Diane Schlachter.

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00am at the Elm Grove Cemetery, South of Findlay on Ohio State Route 37, with Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Friends and family are asked to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s name to Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County, 4550 Fostoria Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com