Darrell Louis Schlotterback

07/13/1929 - 01/08/226

Darrell Louis Schlotterback, Lt Colonel (Ret) a proud veteran of US Air Force, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 96 years old in Auburn Alabama at the Bethany House Hospice. Born in July 1929, he was also known for being a caring, wonderful, father, hard worker, honest, loyal and patriotic.

After graduating from the University of Iowa he joined the military in 1951 as a young captain. During his distinguished career he served in the Korean War, participated in the atom bomb tests in Nevada, and served in the Vietnam War. He received numerous medals and honors during his service. He retired as a Lt Colonel in 1971.

After his Military Service he attended Florida State University for his Masters and then the University of Alabama for his Doctorate of Law degree. He then had his second career as a Professor of Criminal Justice at Auburn University of Montgomery for the next 25 years. He would consult Judges on occasion for particularly difficult criminal cases.

Darrell L Schlotterback is survived by son Robert L Miller and daughter Suzanne Judd. He was preceded in death by wife Bernice Schlotterback and his parents Charles Louis Schlotterback and Verna Bork Schlotterback and his brothers Dave Schlotterback and Russell Schlotterback.

Small private graveside service will be held at Garden Hill Cemetery in Opelika Alabama on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00AM.

Frederick -Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.