Herman George Slatten, 77, died Wednesday Oct. 28, 2026 at his home in Tyrone, Okla.    

He was born Feb. 25, 1949 to Frank and Wennona (Lubbers) Slatten.

He married Jonnie Smith March 7, 1970. She preceded him in death Feb. 6, 2026.

He graduated from Tyrone High School with the Class of 1968.

He worked with Halliburton in the early 1970s, where he successfully worked for 30 years.

After Halliburton, he became a truck driver, working for Consolidated Freight, Southwest Express, and Martin Trucking.

He enjoyed fixing old cars and riding his Honda Shadow Motorcycle.

He enjoyed drawing and later taught himself to crochet.

Survivors include three daughters: Angela (Bryan) Remling, Jennifer Slatten, and Crystal Journagan; sister, Sandra (Tom) Trimble; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Slatten; great-grandson, Taylen French; three brothers: Truman Slatten, Robert Slatten, and Kenneth Slatten; and sister-in-law, Luella Slatten.

• There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.