Paul Schlatter

Franklin, NC - Paul Schlatter, 71, of Pannell Lane, Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at a Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva. He was born in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Carl and Averil Kruse Schlatter.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, and mother-in-law, Ruth Struble, his "Village", Jean and Charlie Pinkston, Christi, Elijah and JD Huff, Myra Cook and Mark Whitman, and his "Best Cook", and wonderful friend, Betty Reynolds, all of Franklin; five daughters, Deb Klink and her husband, Ray of Machias, NY, Sue Gates of Crosby, PA, Lori Youngs of Williamsville, NY, Jill Neubauer of Phoenix, AZ, and Kerry Kuhn of Buffalo, NY; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Paul was employed by Lowes of Franklin from 1998 till his retirement in 2007. He worked in the garden department, in appliance delivery and made many friends in the hardware department before his retirement.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.