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John Spears Obituary
John Kelly Spears, 62, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 4, 1957 to Gloria (Warner) and Gerard Spears. John retired from M & M Restaurant Supply after 32 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Local 20. His hobbies included art, fishing, hunting, and sitting by the bonfire with a beer. He especially loved being with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patti (Shellhammer); son, Shawn (Carla); daughters, Erin (Bryan) Spetz; Brynn (Kenny) Klatt; and Colleen (Jim) Kozlowski. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Grant, Ethan, Grady, Chloe, Dillon, Riley, Abby, Bradey, Avery, Brooks and Nash; siblings, Pat Miller, Tim (Julie), Joe (Shelli), and Eileen Duncan. John was preceded in death by his Parents, Stepmother Lois, and siblings, Mike and Kathy.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate John's life on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. (memory sharing starting at 6:00 p.m.) at Christ Dunberger Post, 4925 Pickle Rd. Oregon, Ohio 43616. In lieu of flowers, John's family asks that donations be made to the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 3100 W. Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43606, or the charity of your choosing in John's name.
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Patricia Miller
October 3, 2019
Missing u so much John I will always love you.....forever ...your sister Pat!
Ken & René Steingraber
October 2, 2019
Spears Family,
We are deeply saddened to read of John"s passing. He will be missed but never forgotten. God Bless his family and friends as they recall their many memories of this good man.
October 1, 2019
Patti, Eileen, Shawn and family we were shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. We are just neighbors but have come to appreciate our conversations with John - he will be missed by your neighborhood family. Mike and Michelle Soviar
October 1, 2019
Patti, Brynn and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. It was always fun to see John at the girls birthday parties.
Thinking of all of you fondly,
Becky
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Sean Collier
October 1, 2019
Prayers for John's family during this hard time. John was a great man and will be dearly missed. Go Irish! RIH John
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