He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove Lake.
Matthew will be deeply missed by his parents; brothers, Jonathan Schlaak of Sauk Centre, Timothy (Jennifer) Schlaak of Dundas, and Robert Schlaak (Jodie Rud) of Northfield ; nephews, Jackson, Treyton, and Kaedon Schlaak; nieces, Kailey Schlaak, Evelyn and Anna Jordan; aunts and uncles, David Poock of Villard, Kathleen (Craig) Schuster of Faribault, Donald (JoAnn) Schlaak of Waseca, and Edward Schlaak of Morristown; cousins and many friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Freida Schlaak and Arthur and Louise Poock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Some suggestions included: Trinity Lutheran Church of Grove Lake, Peace Lutheran Church, Faribault, BBE High School Athletic Department, or The Humane Society.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.