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Jeffrey Grashel Obituary

Grashel Jeffrey S. Grashel, born June 1, 1957, passed away April 26, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a Boating Legend who lived for his yearly Lake Cumberland trips. He believed in working hard and playing harder. He enjoyed playing softball, volleyball, and he loved going to concerts. His special gift was that he loved his family and friends, and always put them first. Jeff was the owner of J.S. Grashel Plumbing and Contracting and Backflow Man, member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local #189. Preceded in death by step father Richard Taylor and father-in-law William Olney. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Laura; and beloved sons, Jeffrey Jr., and Shane. Survived by mother, Phyllis Taylor; father, Kurt (Karen) Grashel; sister, Alissa Townsend; step brother, Jeffery (Candi) Taylor; aunts, Debbie (Tim) Guyton and Bonnie (Gary) Watkinson; mother-in-law, Angie Olney; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; best friend, C-Dub, Sister Wives, and L.C.M.F. ers. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 West Broad St., Friday 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Red Cross, 995 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205 or Mount Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215. We thank God for the blessing you bestowed upon our loved one in this life. They are signs to us of your goodness and of our fellowship with the Saints in Christ.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 29 to May 2, 2013.

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Mary Siemer-Knuttel

June 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Even thou he is gone, he lives on in his sons, whom he loved with his whole heart. RIP Jeff
You will be missed by all. Mary

Mark & Ruth Webb

May 3, 2013

Lauri & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. May wonderful memories of him bring you & your family comfort during difficult times.

joe and ann leslie

May 2, 2013

sorry to here 0f your loss joe and ann leslie

Joe Dever

May 2, 2013

Well keep a candle burning for you Jeff. Pappy Schroeck will help you with your car now.

greg iman

May 1, 2013

an awsome hubby dad and friend you will be missed by all

Frank and Pat Wolf

May 1, 2013

So Sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. We
know the pain of losing a son and our
thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Teresa Zarzano

May 1, 2013

Lori and family, thoughts and prayers for you and your family!

Vickie Weigand

May 1, 2013

Lauri, Jeff & Shane, I'm so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I always enjoyed the times with all of you. Jeff was a great man, husband and father. He is certainly going to be missed.

Bob Wolfe

April 30, 2013

Lori,Jeff,and Shane,sorry for your loss.I will miss Jeff as will anyone who was lucky enough to know him. What a fantastic man and friend.

mike and julie campbell

April 30, 2013

You will always be in our hearts. Its been an honor to have had you in our family. We love you jeff,laurie,jeffrey and shane. Your sissy

Kerry, Woodbrook Office

April 30, 2013

Lori, Thoughts & Prayers go out to you and your Family!!

John, Cathy, Sean & Chris McCutcheon

April 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lori, Jeff and Shane. So sorry for your loss.

April 30, 2013

To The Grashel Family,
Sorry to hear about Jeff. May God give you all strength in the days to come.
The Nadalin Family

Bryan & Susan Gadd

April 30, 2013

We love Jeff and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lori, Jeff, Jr. and Shane. We will always remember your wonderful Husband and Father.....

April 30, 2013

Jeff, my heart is so heavy for you and your family .. know that you have the best inheritance in you .. thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .. Mr. & Mrs.Turner

Mike Schroeck

April 30, 2013

I watched jeff grow up we had a lot of good times ! He was a fine young man,husband and great dad ! I will truly miss him !

Margie, Tye & Austin Price

April 30, 2013

You will be missed my friend! The memories of all the fun times over the past 30 some years will live on! Rest in Peace and keep our other loved ones laughing up there!!

Lindie and Charlie Collins

April 30, 2013

Jeff you will be missed by so many people aways alot of fun you kept Softball going for all of us,Laurie and you boys love you

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