Stephen “Steve” J. Spengler – Crawford County now

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By means of May 3, 2024 3:37 PM

Stephen “Steve” J. Spengler, age 43, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Sunbury, Ohio.

Steve was born on April 30, 1981 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Scott Spengler and Sheila Gabriel-Spengler.

Steve is survived by his two sons, Bryce and Blake Spengler, their mother Gwen (Mark) Dovell and their children Caleb and Hudson Dovell. Steve is also survived by his father Scott (Sharon Roush) Spengler of Nevada, mother Sheila (Dave Conti) Gabriel-Spengler of Bucyrus, brother Brian (Jenn) Cox of Upper Sandusky, and their children, Brodie Cox, Tyler and Avery Burks, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Steve was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Elaine Spengler, and his maternal grandparents Gerald and Alice Gabriel.

Steve attended Holy Trinity School from 1 yearst to 8e degree, and then graduated from Wynford High School in 1999, and attended Otterbein University, where he played baseball, and then transferred to Columbus State University and then Ohio State University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree.

Steve enjoyed spending time with his sons and coaching their baseball, football and basketball teams over the years. He loved sports and was a huge supporter of Buckeye Valley School Athletics. Steve was a good father, friend and a great coach who will be greatly missed by many.

A private graveside service will take place at the Nevada Cemetery.

A celebration of life will be held at the Homestead of Radnor, located at 2866 OH-203, Radnor, OH 43066, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Another celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Nevada Park, Nevada, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spengler family for the Bryce and Blake Spengler College Fund and may be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lucasbatton.com