Joseph F. Spieldenner, 74, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, OH. He was born October 26, 1945 in Rock Hill, SC to Walter F. and Angela (Gegorski) Spieldenner. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School.
Joe served in the U.S. Army from November 29, 1965 to November 27, 1968 and was awarded
the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Badge (Rifle). He married Rita Vroman on February 15, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont, OH and she survives.
Joe worked as a mechanic at Materion for twenty-nine years until he retired in 2006. He had previously worked at Great Lakes Sugar Company in Fremont. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as the Grand Knight for both Fremont and Gibsonburg Knights of Columbus. Most recently he served as District Deputy from 2015-2020 for the Gibsonburg
K of C. Joe was a loving grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed his time with the Knights of Columbus and giving to the charities they served.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Rita Spieldenner, Fremont, OH; children, Stephen Spieldenner, Lima, OH and Christina Harnish, Westland, MI; grandchildren, Jerrod (Adriana) Harnisch, Victor Spieldenner, Logan and Lyndsey Harnisch, Helen Doepgen;
great-grandchildren, Ryan Harnisch and Dylon Brandel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be private for the family. Interment immediately following at St. Joseph Cemetery – Fremont, OH
Memorials can be made to School of Hope, 1001 Castalia St, Fremont, OH 43420.
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Mauredn
Rita and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Joe has a way of making everyone smile with his humor. You were not only family but good friends to mom
And dad. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Maureen, Scott, Larisa & Kenny Kerik
Marvin and Vickie Wright
Our prayers are with Joe’s family and May his soul have eternal rest
Ron Overmyer
To: Rita & family,
Joe always had a warm smile and a very friendly nature. We had many good times when we were growing up together. We occasionally met Joe and you at the Sandusky Count Fair. Janice and I extend our deepest sympathy for the death of Joe.
Brenda Havens
Rita and Family,
So very sorry about the death of Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Much love,
Julie Kreilick
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Julie Spieldenner Kreilick
Nicole
My Deepest Condolences to the Family! Joe was such a great guy, he always had a smile, and some humor to brighten ones day. My heart breaks but is filled with great memories of Joe and family. May God wrap his loving arms around you all now and give strength to get thur this time.
Judy St Clair
So sad to see Joe’s passing. Worked with Joe many years at Brush/Materion. He was a kind, great, hard working man. Know he will be greatly missed. Condolences to family and friends.
Judy St Clair
Ron and Betty Rodenhauser
Our sincere sympathy, Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron & Kathy Berger and family
Rita & Family,
We are saddened by Joe’s death. Joe was a kindhearted person & always struck up a conversation where ever we ran into him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Kathy Berger and family
Joseph Bartson
Our prayers for you and your family Rita, in which words cannot express, may God comfort you and your family. I worked with Joe at brush wellman . He was such a character , so much fun to be around.
Dale and Diane Noss
Dear Rita and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are thought about at this difficult time with sympathy and caring.
Dale and Diane Noss
Dan Baskey
Joe was a great guy. I have many pleasant memories of times together in our early childhood. Then, as a Classmate at St Joe.
My thoughts and prayers are with his Loving Wife, Rita, and the rest of his Family.
Rest In Peace Dear Friend.
Bob Spieldenner
We spent many hours with cousin Joe as youngsters on his farm. Sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace with the Lord and may his family have peace.
Jerry Johnson
Great memories of childhood experiences with Joe in Fremont and in school. God give strength to all the members of his family.
John Wasserman
To the family of “Sir Knight” Joseph Spieldenner,
You have our deepest sympathy during the most difficult time. Joe was so dedicated to the Knights of Columbus and very involved in all its activities. His presence will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in Peace Brother Knight.
John & Carol Wasserman
Dale wilson
Sorry to hear of Joes passing great guy.
RIP Joe
FLORENCE SWINT
Dear Rita, Steve and Christie,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Joe always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone.
Our prayers are with you.
John and Flossie Swint
Amber and Rick Hults
Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. We always loved his happy personality and sense of humor. May God’s comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Keith Stephens
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. He was a very energetic and funny man. I knew Joe through the Knights of Columbus and most recently with the DeSoto 4th Degree Assembly. Joe rarely missed a meeting and was always willing to help in any way he could. The Knights of Columbus will dearly miss Joe. Rita, please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Keith Stephens
Faithful Navigator, DeSoto Assembly
Bob Fraley
They are going to miss you at McDonalds, Joe.
Rita Spieldenner
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and words. The comfort it brings us during this time is cherished and appreciated by our family.
Rita, Steve, and Christy
Jose Freddie Garcia and family
On behalf of my family to yours ,we send our sincerest condolences to you and your family,may our Lord wrap you all in everlasting love and healing during this difficult time, Joe was and forever a great man and will surely be missed, may God give you all strength and comfort of healing…God bless you all
Cat Alvarez
I am sorry to hear Joe passed away. I known Joe through the Knights of Columbus. I am going to miss all the update on Logan, his grandson. He was very proud of Logan. Your family is in my prayers.
Gisa Spieldenner
Dear Rita, Steve and Christy
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe has made us feel like family from the first time we met. Joe never met a stranger, he was the first one to lend a hand; he gave this shirt off his back if someone needed it. Joe will be missed so much.
Thank you for all the times we shared and the happy memories we made.
Gisa
Gisa Spieldenner
Dear Rita, Steve and Christy.
I am so sorry to hear Joe passed away. Joe made us his family from the first time he met us. Joe was compassionate. Joe never met a stranger, Joe was never too busy when you needed him. Joe was a force of nature, he was liked by many. Rest in Peace dad… I will miss you. Thank you for everything you and Rita did for us
Gisa
Jeffrey Smulovitz
To Joes family I send my most sincere condolences and prayers. I only knew Joe from my visits to Fremont and going to McDonald’s. He was a very warm and funny guy. The stories and jokes he had to tell were always fun to listen to. He will be missed by many people in many places.
May GOD Bless your family with the strength to carry on and the memories you have will always be there for your Love of Joe.
Jeff Smulovitz
Winchester, VA
Ruth Recktenwald
Rita and family,
So sorry to hear about Joe. Mom (Annarose). Was close to all her brothers and sister thus Joe introduced us city cousins to the many animals on the farm. It was always a fun day to visit Aunt Angie ,Uncle Walt and Joe. Your family is in my prayers. RuthAnn Szymanowski Recktenwald
Charlie Baxter
Rita & Family.
Very sorry about the passing of Joe it was a sad day to hear of the issue.
I worked with Joe at Materion and he was always a happy man to see around in the public laughing and joking, He was a good man and will be missed
Thoughts and prayers to you Rita and your Family
Charlie Baxter
Bill Ochs
Rita and Family
Joe was an great inspiration and set a fine example of what it meant to be a knight. He leaves big shoes to fill.
God Bless you Joe. You will remain in my prayers.