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Richard SPORLEDER Obituary

SPORLEDER Richard "Todd" Richard "Todd" Sporleder, age 33, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, in his Sylvania home. Family was very important to Todd, especially sharing time with his boys. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. Todd was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and his memberships included the Local 50 Pipefitters Union and the Sylvania Moose Lodge. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sally; beloved sons, Holden and Griffin; father, Richard (Darlene) Sporleder; mother, Shelby (Mike) Willard; sister, Shaun (Todd) Grohnke; nieces, Tessa and Alexa Grohnke; nephew, Wyatt Grohnke; in-laws, Tom and Cindy Cabanski; sister-in-law, Holly Gibson; grandfather, John Sporleder; grandmother, Janet (Art) Diefenthaler; great-grandmother, Cula Esterline: step-grandmother, Euphrasia Willard; stepsister, Shannon Cunningham; step-brothers, Mike Willard, Jr., Trent Rothermel, and Dylan Peterson; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, and loyal canine and feline companions, Harper and Hobbs. Visitation will be at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 3-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., Pastor Craig B. Scholl officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holden and Griffin Sporleder Fund, c/o Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union 6613 Maplewood Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. You may view a tribute video of Todd's life and leave expressions of sympathy for the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2012.

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Todd Crandell

April 3, 2025

Todd you are good egg. I hope you have a nice pink shirt on today and are laughing about what you told me. May you be at peace.

Todd Crandell

April 3, 2019

Hey Todd I still talk about you when applicable my man. Peace to you

Stephanie Sieben

April 17, 2012

I just heard the heartbreaking news! My deepest sympathy to the family! I will always have fond memories of Todd. I'm so sorry I was not at the visitation to properly convey my condolences.

Jason & Jamie Frye

April 13, 2012

Sally & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go out to you. I didn't know Todd very well, but the few times we hung w/ you guys @ Ian & Katie's he was always so funny & sweet. May God see you & your family through this difficult time.

Khara

April 13, 2012

Todd ~ I still haven't come up with the "proper" thing to say...there are no words...Its been so long since we've seen one another, but I'll never forget how cool & kind you were in high school. The "rebel" that was deep down just a good-ol-boy. Kind, funny, thoughtful...just to say a few ways that I remember about you. I am wishing your family and dear friends moments filled with fond memories of you to help ease their hurt and to carry on your legacy to your babies. Sally ~ I wish you God's ultimate love to help you adjust/adapt to the changes ahead. Stay strong mama...

Mike &Tracy Sowers

April 11, 2012

Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about

Pamela Townsnend

April 11, 2012

Shelby Mike Shannon Sally and Kids my prayers go out to you.Look to god and he will lift you up. if you need me am here for you again i am so so sorry
Pamela Townsend(Holland Oh)

Carrie Muir-Howard

April 11, 2012

Shaun,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are all in my prayers during this difficult time. God bless!

Joni, Sylvania Schools

April 11, 2012

Shelby and Family...I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family during what will be a very difficult day.

robbie harkless

April 11, 2012

RIH Todd you were a great friend to have you will be missed

Diana Jeffries

April 11, 2012

Shelby, so sorry to hear about your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

Megan Monroe

April 11, 2012

Sally, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, please know I'm here if you need anything. Todd was such a great guy and he will be greatly missed and already is! May you rest in peace Todd.

B Smiles

April 11, 2012

Sally I'm praying for u and your entire family
BTW. Todd always called me that. Smiles

April 10, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family. So sorry to here of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bruce and Dee Nearhood

Jim Loy

April 10, 2012

I'm Sorry for your loss. I hope Todd has found peace. My heart will forever be with his family and friends.

April 10, 2012

Dear Sally and Shelby,

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, today and in the days to come.

With all my sympathy,
Maggie Spencer (Lifestyle and Timberstone)

diane lovette

April 10, 2012

sorry for your loss may god keep you&your family in his prayer diane lovette

k.k porter

April 10, 2012

shelby&mike you are in my prays and shelby just know that i am her for when ever you need me morning,noon or night may god bless you &keep you k.k&family

Glenda Smith

April 10, 2012

Dear Sally and family,
We are so sorry to lose Todd. My prayers are for a calm of understanding for all those who loved him. Todd was a great friend, one of a band of brothers who will never forget him. May you find peace knowing his life is now eternal. This we know as God promised to all who believe. And Todd Believed!
Glenda

Karen Ziegler

April 10, 2012

Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chrissy

April 10, 2012

I pray that you are at peace love always

Fred & Georgina Molina, Parents of Maria Rodriguez

April 10, 2012

Sincere condolences to the family of Todd...

Although there are no words to ease your pain, we just want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. God bless each and everyone of you.

Mary Reisinger

April 10, 2012

Sally, I am so sorry! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

The Rev Joseph Keblesh Jr

April 10, 2012

Todd has been my son Jon's best friend and a part of our family since we moved here 20 years ago. It is hard to believe he is gone, but our love for him will never stop. Our love and prayers go out to Sally and the boys, Todd's parents and all the family and friends. We will always miss Todd greatly.
Fr Joe Keblesh Jr

Lisa Ramm

April 10, 2012

My deepest condolences to Todd's entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Todd Crandell

April 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Todd's family and friends who will miss him dearly. Todd, I am so sorry your pain won this battle and now I hope you have eternal peace. I and Racing for Recovery will never forget you and will keep your memory and spirit alive in all we do. I will think of your hilarious comment about my pink shirt to keep a smile on my face. Peace to you mate.

jennifer gunn

April 10, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Todd,thow i didnt know him personally,he was the same age as my brother Nick would be.im thinking they most likely knew each other from school as we grew up in sylvania. i cant ask him hes a angel in heaven also.let peace be with you during this difficult time.

jennifer pegorch

April 9, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of todd may he rest in peace

Sarah Savidge

April 9, 2012

Dear Sally & Sporleder family, For the short time I knew Todd he was always the one to make us laugh..his oddball jokes and quirky personality always made me smile.. My heart hurts for the loss of such a great man. May God bring you peace and may you rest knowing he is in good hands. Todd, you will be missed and are dearly already. Prayers <3

Kristen Hazlett

April 9, 2012

Dear Sally and Todd's Loving Family,
I knew Todd in high school and he was such a sweet and caring person. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you will cherish the memories that you have of him. I know that his family meant a lot to him and that he cared so much about you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susie and Stanley Krukowski

April 9, 2012

Dear Cousins: Rich-"Poby",Johnny,Janet and all of the Sporleder Family,We are so sorry to read the news about Todd.We may not see distant cousins often but all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.I remember the Westrick reunion when you lived on Summit St. the summer of 1971 and the kids drove a car around your yard!Uncle Johnny and Aunt Ruth were very sweet people.Jesus Bless and keep you all. Love Susie(McDaniel)and Stanley Krukowski

Rachel Dielman Conwell

April 9, 2012

Sally and Todd's family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Todd in highschool and he was always such a sweet and funny guy. He always made me laugh! I will be praying for you Sally and your boys and for Todd's parents and siblings and family in the days ahead. May God hold and comfort you and fill you with unimaginable peace. He will never be forgotten.

cheryl murphy

April 9, 2012

Shelby im so sorry for you and youre familys loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sean Malone

April 9, 2012

My thoughts are with Todd's family and friends. Todd will live on to all that knew him as a man who was nothing short of loyal, honest, smart, witty and above all possessing a giant heart.

Shelley Esterline

April 9, 2012

Dearest Rich, Shelby, Shaun and family,
I am truly saddened to hear of Todds passing. I know that as time passes the hurt will heal and your hearts will too. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

April 9, 2012

so sorry to hear about your loss, prayers are with you all at this hard time. JIM, JR, JESSICA AND ERICA ANDERSON!

jen horner

April 9, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. My prayers are with the family

Shawna Robison (Teal)

April 9, 2012

My heart aches for your loss. Todd was a great person that I am so grateful to have known. My prayers for Sally and his beautiful boys. May you rest in peace and find eternal happiness Todd.

Ann Link

April 9, 2012

Sally, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and prayers for your grieving.

Kate Brown

April 9, 2012

So sorry for this tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

barney rowe

April 9, 2012

i am so sorry for your loss. i knew Todd since we were kids, always an upstanding guy.

Alison Youssef

April 9, 2012

Todd was one of the nicest young men I've ever met. He was truly and genuinely a kind person and always had something nice to say. I remember when we were kids watching him play ball with my younger brother Brad and the good times we had when he came up to our cottage. He was always so great to have around...smiling and laughing and having a blast! I'm glad I got to know such a quality person. My family would like to extend our deepest condolences to Todd's loved ones. May he rest in peace.

Krista Hurst

April 9, 2012

Sending condolences to Sally and the boys. I love you guys. My prayers will be with you and the entire family. Todd you were an amazing father and a fun person to be around. May you rest peacefully in heaven.

Ronda Blankenship

April 9, 2012

Todd, i will never forget that smile of yours. You were a great guy and you will always be loved and missed by all. Just glad i got to know such an incredible guy like yourself. I love you and miss you

Ronda Blankenship

April 9, 2012

Todd, i will never forget that great smile of yours. You were a great friend to many and a great father to those kids of yours. May you rest in heaven now. and always remember that you are loved and always will be...... Your family are in my prayers at this time of need

Carly Semelka-Sifuentes

April 9, 2012

We always caused trouble and had fun every time we got together cousin...i will miss you Todd, I love you!

Cathy Tulk

April 9, 2012

To Todd's Family, Sally and Boys
To Mike and Shelby and to Rich and Darlene my deepest condolences to you.

Craig deGroff

April 9, 2012

Todd, you were a great friend and I'm gonna miss you! I will always keep your spirit alive with the memories that we had.

Craig deGrofg

April 9, 2012

Todd, you were a great friend and I'm gonna miss you! I will always keep your spirit alive with the memories that we had.

Candice Lange

April 9, 2012

Sally, Holden, and Griffin--I can't even begin to understand how you feel right now, but please know that your entire church family loves you and is there for you and that even in the hardest most horrible times in life, God is a huge comfort and has big arms to hold you in. I know it is going to be a rough road for you in the times to come, but you can rest assured that you have much love and support coming at you from every direction. It doesn't help much now, I know, but time has a way of healing wounds, so just try to take comfort in knowing that this too shall pass. You are very much in the thoughts and prayers of so many. If there is anything I can do for you or your family at all, please know that whatever it may be, you got it. With the very deepest, most heartfelt sympathy, Candie Lange

Phil Monroe

April 9, 2012

Love you and gonna miss you old friend, may you rest in peace

Stacy DeMoe

April 9, 2012

You were my closest cousin through the young years and forever. I have so many memories that I will never forget. May you find peace now. Love you and miss you.

John Muzik

April 9, 2012

Sally and family...please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.

Ruth Puccetti

April 9, 2012

Mike, Shelby, and Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you now and always. Thinking of you.
The Puccetti Family

bryan stiles

April 9, 2012

I'm gonna miss u Todd.

Sue Elliot

April 9, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family, God apparently needed Todd now . As hard as it is to say goodbye , just find peace in knowing we will all be together someday

Lois Aey

April 9, 2012

Sally and family,
Local Union #50 Officers, members and staff wish to extend our sincere sympathy on your loss.

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