David Schlichting of Wilton passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11. He was 73, son of the late Carol and Annie Schlichting. 

He graduated from Wilton High School in 1971 and later from Norwalk Technical College in 1983. He worked as an auto mechanic for Wilton Chevrolet and later for the Wilton Dept. of Public Works until his retirement in 2014. He loved his collection of classic cars and hot rods and he enjoyed showing them at car shows. He was married for 39 years to his loving wife Nancy. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sister, Carolanne Keely and her husband Dan, his niece Sarah Keely, his nephew Adam Keely, his stepson Stephen Maksel and his wife Diane, his stepson Scott Maksel and his wife Kirsty and step-grandchildren Shane, Madeline, Bryce, Ryan, Sofia and Abigail Maksel. Sincere thanks to the dedicated nurses and staff at Regional Hospice and the ALS United Association.

David's wish is for donations in his name (tax deductible) to the Crazy Horse Memorial, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730. Or ALS United Connecticut, 4 Oxford Road, Suite E4, Milford, CT 06460. 

Calling hours are on Thursday, July 16 from 4 to 7 pm at the Bouton Funeral Home, 31 W. Church St., Wilton, CT. A Graveside Service with Deacon Don Burr officiating will be held on Friday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, 165 Ridgefield Road in Wilton. To offer online condolences please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com