ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SCHOTT, DANIEL, SR. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Saturday, April 30, 2016

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SCHOTT, DANIEL, SR. 
June 12, 1931  -  April 30, 2016

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Daniel John Schott Sr, on April 30, 2016, at the age of 84 years, passed away 
peacefully at home in Slidell, LA, with his wife by his side.

Dan was born and raised in the French Quarter. His parents were Joseph Leo 
Schott Sr & Elodie Henriette Sireix. He joins them, his brother Leo Schott and 
grandson Chase Denver Julian.

He was very proud of his accomplishments as a student, altar boy and tour guide 
at St. Louis Cathedral; boxing at St. Mary Church; seminary in San Antonio, TX; 
and most proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve during 
the Korean War, earning four medals for service. "Illegitimi non carborundum!"

He joined New Orleans Police Dept in 1961 in Community Relations as boxing 
coach and "Officer Friendly"; graduated Loyola University in Sociology and 
Criminology; and retired as Detective Sergeant, Internal Affairs Division in 
1985.

After retirement, Dan met the love of his life, Sandra Deason, settling in 
Slidell, LA, enjoying a beautiful marriage of 22 years. Their blended family 
includes his 5 daughters, 1 son, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. 
He leaves behind many loving relatives and close friends.

Dan will be laid to rest in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, preceded by 
a Catholic Memorial Service at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell, LA on Monday, 
May 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 10:00am.  
Donations to the American Cancer Society is appreciated.

United States Marine Corps 
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