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VAN WERT -- James F. "Jim" Sperry, 83, Van Wert, passed away August 3, 2025. Funeral 2:00 pm Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 12-2 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

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Published by The Lima News from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2025.

Memorial Events
for James Sperry

Aug

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel

722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Aug

7

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel

722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

Aug

7

Graveside service

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ridge Cemetery

Lincoln Hwy, Middle point, OH 45863

Funeral services provided by:

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory - Van Wert

722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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