In Memoriam: Brentwood native, long-time Antioch resident and businessman from local farming family John Slatten passes at 90
Two-time Citizen of the Year
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Slatten passed away, from natural causes, at home in Antioch, on August 26, 2020.
John was born and raised in Brentwood CA. His family owned and operated an apricot ranch on Lone Tree Way that was eventually developed into a regional shopping center, known as Slatten Ranch Shopping Center. John was instrumental in the development of the center. John attended the one room schoolhouse on Lone Tree Way and Liberty Union High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. John began his working career as general manager for Brentwood Motors, before entering the insurance industry in 1961. John was most recently the owner of East County Insurance Agency in Antioch, CA. He was a two-time citizen of the year: in Brentwood in 1992 and in Antioch in 2004. John was also very involved in many community projects, but his passion was Sutter Delta Memorial Hospital. He served on the foundation for nearly 20 years, as chairman of the board.
John married his high school sweetheart, Carol Clark of Knightsen, CA in 1950 in Carson City, NV.
John is preceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Helga Slatten, his brother Robert Slatten and his wife Carol Slatten.
He is survived by his daughter, Emily Slatten and husband George Stewart. His son Charles Slatten and Sherry, granddaughter Dana Miller, and grandson Eric Slatten. Also, several great grandchildren as well as one great, great grandson.
Donations in John’s honor can be made to Sutter Delta Memorial Hospital at sutterhealth.org.
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