Johnny Glatter

Johnny Glatter, age 83, of Elm Mott, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020 at Providence Health Center in Waco. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, with Rev. Darrel Phillips officiating. Mr. Glatter will lie-in-state from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West. Johnny was born January 3, 1937 in Tours, the son of Carl and Emilie (Rauschuber) Glatter. He was a 1955 graduate of West High School. He served his country with the National Guard from 1955 to 1963. On November 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sandra Arendal in Waco. Johnny worked for General Tire and Rubber Company for more than 30 years prior to retiring in 1996. In addition, he was a Farrier (horse shoer) and he taught ranch management (horse shoeing) for TSTI. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead. Johnny enjoyed horse shows, woodworking and welding. He loved spending time with family, especially his best buddy Brandon. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Alois Glatter; and sisters, Rita Ann Svacek and Olivia Maria Janek. Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Sandra Glatter of Elm Mott; children, Donna Glatter and Jimmy Glatter and wife Faith; a grandson, Brandon Flatt; a brother, Raymond Glatter Sr and wife Dorothy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Pete Woodrome, Brandon Flatt, Carl Glatter, Freddie Glatter, Harry Svacek and Christopher Janek. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elm Mott Methodist Church.