ALVIN SPACHT

ALVIN SPACHT
July 26, 1936 - February 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alvin James Spacht
With deep sorrow and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Alvin James Spacht, age 88, on February 17, 2025.
Known as Jim or "Mr. Jim" to his students, he graduated as Vice President of his class at Springfield High School, Ohio, in 1954.
Jim began teaching 8th grade at age 20 and later earned a BS in Education from Ohio Northern University in 1966 and a Master's from Wright State University in 1972. After decades in education, he joined Santa Fe Community College at 65, teaching GED classes for 16 years.
He proudly helped nearly 1,000 students earn diplomas, many of whom pursued higher education. Teaching GED students, he said, was the most rewarding job of his life.
Jim was preceded by his parents, Maynard and Byrdie Spacht; sisters, Barbara Derr and Alice Girten; infant daughter, Lori Spacht; nephew and grand-nephew, David Dresback and David Edward; and lifelong friend, Hans Polte, M.D.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Fu Mel Tsai; stepdaughter, Sheng Ya Pu; son, Mark Spacht (Anne); daughter, Michelle Lynn Spacht; grandsons, Brandon Semler (Jackie) and Scott Woodward; niece, Barbara Edwards; and grandnephew and grandniece, Dan and Dru Edwards.
Donations may be made to Santa Fe Community College's Adult Education Program: https://www.stoc.edu/offices/ae/ to support future GED students.