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Anthony "Tony" Speidell

1975 - 2023

Anthony "Tony" Speidell obituary, 1975-2023, Defiance, OH

BORN

1975

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Schaffer Funeral Home

529 Jefferson Ave

Defiance, Ohio

Anthony Speidell Obituary

DEFIANCE - Anthony "Tony" Speidell, 47, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on April 11, 1975, to Gary and Sue (Lange) Speidell in Defiance. Tony was a 1994 graduate of Ayersville High School and a member of First Church of God in Defiance. He worked as an electrician for Knueve & Sons Co. He loved motorcycles and four-wheeling with his son, Cooper and attending Delaney's band performances. Tony was a master of all trades and enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his kids. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Tony is survived by his mother, Sue (Larry) Brown of Defiance, his former wife, Laura Speidell of Defiance, his children, Delaney and Cooper Speidell, his sister, Tonya (Steve) Briseno of Defiance and very special friends, Barry and LouAnn Froelich.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary E. Speidell.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at First Church of God. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Larry Kennedy officiating. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to his children, Delaney and Cooper. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Crescent-News on Mar. 29, 2023.

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First Church of God

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

First Church of God

OH

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Schaffer Funeral Home

529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

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