Schlabach, Ernest L. (1943-1964)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1964 Mar 12 p. 7

Birth date: 1943

text of obituary:

Indiana Youth Killed When Car Hits Tree

Shipshewana, Ind. — Funeral services for Ernest L. Schlabach, 21, who was instantly killed in a one-car accident on U. S. 20 near here, were conducted March 4 at the Forks Mennonite Church near Middlebury.

The young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Schlabach of Route 2, Bristol, was traveling alone in his late-model convertible early Sunday morning when the vehicle left the highway and struck a tree. It is thought he may have gone to sleep at the wheel.

The Schlabach family formerly resided in this community. Ernest had been employed as a truck driver by Nickles Bakery in Goshen.

Surviving in addition to the parents are four sisters and three brothers, and his grandfather, Jacob S. Schlabach of Route 2, Topeka.