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July 23, 2020 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 3
David Schlatter’s big warm smile will be missed by all BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Dave Schlatter was the type of man who never waited for you to come over and say hello to him. As soon as he saw you, he’d walk across the room with a big smile that exuded warmth. This world lost that smile as June ended when his light was snuffed out at the age of 57. Dave leaves behind three loving children. Joseph, 27, just finished teaching English in Japan for the past four years and has been working for Dulingo and as a translator for an American publisher. Kayti, 24, is about to start her second year teaching 5th grade in Mapleton Public School District, Danny, 21, is a rising senior year at CU Denver majoring in computer science. Dave also leaves behind his close friends Tom, Roy, Brett, and Michele. Daughter Kayti told us, “My dad was born in Portland Oregon. He grew up with three brothers and one sister on the east side of Portland. After high school he worked under his dad for a few years at a used car lot. At 22, he found Christ and decided to attend Warner Pacific College (now Warner Pacific University) where he majored in business. After college he married my mom and started out his career working for the city council of Portland for three years. He decided to leave that job and transition into commercial real estate.” The family came to Denver nine years ago, where Dave excelled as a commercial real estate advisor specializing in sales, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and consulting. He belonged to the Denver Metro Commercial Association of Brokers and was a board member of the Denver Global Chamber of Commerce. Around here, he was best known as a constant presence and recent board member of South Metro Denver Chamber, where he chaired its Business Leaders for Responsible Government committee. When her father wasn’t working, daughter Kayti said, “He could not get enough of the outdoors, a “Davy Crockett Man” through and through. Always talking about the adventures that he wanted to share with me and continue to see the world. In the past 5 years we traveled to every single place I could have imagined. Experiencing the island life in Hawaii, riding the trains in Italy, walking through history in France, trudging through the Grand Canyon rim to rim, sinking our toes in the sand at Cabo, and talking about wanting to explore the wild animals of Africa on a safari. My dad had a true passion for history and always wanted to know how everything was made and why it was there. He loved to ride his bike at Cherry Creek Park and drink black coffee early in the morning. His favorite color was grass green and his favorite pastime was walking and watching the planes go by overhead.” She added, “My dad had a deep faith in God and felt every emotion, even if you couldn’t feel it. I want people to know that even if you think your friends are okay,
David M.Schlatter 1963-2020
always go see them. Maybe it’s been a few weeks or a year, go be with them. Ask them to coffee and know that your time and your friendship will mean more than you think.” South Metro Chamber President and CEO Jeff Keener described Dave as a “leader who was beyond dedicated and passionate when it came to the wellbeing of our Chamber and members.” Michele McKinney, former board chair of the Chamber said, “Dave
was a force with a big heart and wider eyes to see what else was out there to be discovered and understood. My heart is heavy with sadness on his loss.” State Senator Jack Tate called Dave “a dear friend first and foremost,” adding “He always challenged me to think about what could be done differently.” Jeff Wasden, former Chamber director, said “David Schlatter had an unquenchable passion for politics, real estate, and economic development. He strived to make a difference in everything he did…. He was a champion, a fighter, a father, a leader, and a friend.” Like everyone else who was lucky enough to know Dave Schlatter, we here at The Villager will miss his warmth, sincerity, and endless energy. There is a service planned for Dave Schlatter on July 31 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Palos Verdes Park. All are welcome. For information, contact Michele McKinney at michelemckinney4u@ gmail.com. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Kayti Schlatter, 24, is seen here with her dad whom she deeply loved.
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