Dale “Whitey” Martin Schlottmann, Sr. of Lacombe, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 84. Dale was a native and longtime resident of New Orleans before moving to Lacombe in 2006. Prior to retirement, he was the owner of Automotive Repairs on Franklin Avenue in New Orleans, LA. He was very active in offshore fishing, as well as fishing around Delacroix Island and Bayou Bienvenue, successfully participating in Fishing Tournaments throughout the summer. He loved fishing, shrimping, crawfishing and hunting throughout Louisiana. In his younger years he was active in drag racing, returning to customizing classic cars and drag racing with his son many years later. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, member of the Moose Lodge and the Knuckleheads Social Marching Group. In his later years he enjoyed visiting the Casino with family and friends and watching Westerns on TV. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Betz Schlottmann and his parents: Theron and Marion Schlottmann. Dale is survived by his four children: Brenda Mandella, Darlene LaCombe (Vincent), Dale Schlottmann, Jr. and Tracy Mercier; ten grandchildren: Frank Mandella Jr., Jessica LaCombe, Michael LaCombe, Cody Schlottmann, Jeremey Schlottmann, Jake Schlottmann, Ava Schlottmann, Garrett Mercier, Tyler Mercier, Justin Mercier; and his sister Deonne Weixel. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Anvoi Hospice Care who assisted the family during Dale's illness. In memory of Dale, please consider donating to Hospice Foundation of the South at thehospicehouse.org or 985-326-8081. A private Burial Service will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, Louisiana. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
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