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Delton Slauterbeck Sr.
1933 - 2025
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1933
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2025
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Delton Slauterbeck Obituary
Jul 14, 1933 - Aug 19, 2025
Sandusky
Delton F. "Del" Slauterbeck Sr., 92, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, with family at his side, at Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky.
Born July 14, 1933, in Port Clinton, the son of Ralph Delton and Phyllis Cecilia (Brenzo) Slauterbeck. He was a veteran having served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Del had worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years, retiring in 1990.
Over the years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, going on trips with his wife, Louise, and loved boating and fishing on the lake.
He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and UAW Local No. 1216.
Del is survived by three sons, Delton (Deanna) Slauterbeck Jr., of Mansfield, Robert (Diana) Slauterbeck of Norwalk, and Steven (Roberta) Slauterbeck of Huron; his seven grandchildren, Joseph "Scottie", Nicholas, Ashlee, Taylor, Jeremy, Julia and Jacquelyn; 23 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Slauterbeck (1949), his mother, Phyllis C. (Brenzo) and stepfather, Irvin H. Van Berg; his wife of 65 years, Louise M. (Camara) Slauterbeck, February 11, 2020; a brother, Floyd Slauterbeck; and three sisters, Charlotte Keerps, Charmine Woods and Nalora.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon Friday, August 22, 2025, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, with Deacon Phil Dinovo officiating. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 83 and V.F.W. Post No. 2529. Entombment will be at Gallery of Cedars Mausoleum in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Ohio Veterans Home Activity Fund, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.
The family would like to thank the OVH Staff for the loving care they have shown Del over the past five years; it was truly appreciated.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Del's family at davidfkoch.com.
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