James Spettle

1959 - 2025

James C. Spettle

Nov 20, 1959 - Nov 16, 2025

Norwalk

James C. Spettle, 65, of Norwalk, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1959, in Norwalk, to the late James and Barbara (Brown) Spettle, and was a 1978 Norwalk St. Paul High School graduate.

After high school, James continued his studies at Ashland University, where he also played baseball, graduating with a teaching degree. Jim loved sports, was an avid golfer, and a huge Ohio State and all Cleveland professional sports teams fan. He also loved Bruce Springsteen.

James worked for Geotrac for 15 years, then Walmart for 11 years. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Norwalk.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Melissa (Harper) Spettle; son, Marcus Clark of Norwalk; siblings, Debra (Craig) Moffit of Norwalk, Jill (Bryan) Stone of Wellington, Daniel (Kathy) Spettle of Norwalk, and David Spettle of Norwalk; sisters in-law, Leslie Campbell-Thompson, Sherrie Harper, Monica Wooten, Melanie Harper, and Melinda Harper; as well as several nieces and nephews, and uncles.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leslie "Duke" Harper; mother-in-law, Marjorie Harper; and several aunts and uncles.

Friends and family are invited to his visitation from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Funeral service will begin at 3:30 p.m. with Deacon Mike Wasiniak officiating.

Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Chapter, 3 Summit Park Dr #550, Independence, OH 44131.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com