Louis Hutchin "Hutch" Schlafly's Obituary
Mr. Schlafly was the chairman of the board of directors of Columbia National Bank, Columbia, IL, a bank which he and a group of investors established in 1976. He served as president of the bank until his retirement in 1997. He began his banking career in 1966 at Union National Bank, East St. Louis, IL. He was a past president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia, IL, member of the East St. Louis, then Columbia Rotary since 1966, and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. "Hutch" was a 1962 graduate of St. Louis University High School and Rockhurst College Class of 1966.
VisitationSaturday, December 19, 2015, 9:30 am - 10:30 amImmaculate Conception Catholic Church411 Palmer Road, Columbia, ILMemorial MassSaturday, December 19, 2015, 10:30 amImmaculate Conception Catholic Church 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, ILFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
Mr. Schlafly had gifted his remains to Washington University Medical SchoolSaint Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Eugene Schorb - Immaculate Conception School Education Fund, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsWife, Gracia L. Schlafly of Columbia, IL Son, Aaron (Vivien) Schlafly of Tokyo, Japan Daughter, Jane (Justin) Kernen of Austin, TX Grandchildren, Brian Louis Schlafly and Zelda Grace KernenOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death By Parents, Paul A., and Alberta Jane, nee Hutchin, Schlafly Brother, Paul A. Schlafly, Jr. Sister, Elizabeth Jane McReynolds.
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