Joseph Spatz Sr.

Family-Placed Obituary


SPATZ, Joseph Sr. Age 80, formerly of Union, formerly of Trotwood, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Joe is the son of the late Joseph and Agnes (McCann) Spatz. Joe had worked at the Spatz Family Bakery in Dayton for many years prior to his serving his country during WW II and the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army respectively. He returned to work for and retire from Van Dyne Crotty after 32 years of faithful service. Joe truly enjoyed the times he spent in his woodworking shop as well as farming, working outside or just being out with nature. He is also preceded in death by his son Charles Patrick "Chuck" in 1984 and two dear sisters. Joe greatest love was that of being a husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa to his family which includes his wife of 57 years Pauline (Raffel); a son and his wife Joseph III and Karen of Dayton, two daughters and their husbands Diane and Eddie Starnes; Christine and Stephen Scarbro all of Union, OH; very special grandchildren Jennifer (Michael) Wright, Daniel Scarbro, Olivia Starnes, Shannon Spatz, Jodi (Brian) Riall and Matthew Spatz; great grandchildren Samantha, Emily, Kayla, Branden, Marion and Savvanna. Joe is also survived by two brothers Eugene and Kenneth Spatz both of Texas as well as many more nieces, nephews and very special friends. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Thursday at Precious Blood Catholic Church where Joe had been a lifelong member. Burial will follow at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the ROGERS' FUNERAL HOME, 110 WEST MAIN STREET, TROTWOOD on Wednesday from 4:30 PM until 7:30PM. Prayers to begin at 7:30PM. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton to help thank them for the excellent care they provided Joe or to the Precious Blood Catholic Church in memory of Joe.