Richard R. Spitznagel

Richard R. Spitznagel obituary, Aurora, IN

Richard R. Spitznagel

Richard Spitznagel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Young Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy on Dec. 1, 2023.

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SPITZNAGEL, Richard R. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Gildea) Spitznagel. Devoted father of Tony and his wife, Kim Kowalski Spitznagel and Chip (Katie Hensley) Spitznagel. Dear grandfather of Branden, Haley, Paige, Faith, Hayden and 5 great grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Larry (Janet) Gildea, Gerry (Lydia) Gildea and Connie (the late Joe) Frey. Passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 76. Resident of Colerain Twp. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Little Rock during Vietnam, was a member of the DAV and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Corpus Christ Church 2014 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati (45231) on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10 AM.
The family would like to invite friends and family for a luncheon at the Parish Center at Assumption 7711 Joseph St., Mt. Healthy (45231) immediately following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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