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Penny Lee Crispen

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Penny Lee Crispen, 56, of Gibsonburg, OH went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She was born on November 7, 1963 in Walker County, GA, the daughter of Miles “Joe” Lanier and Patricia (Lane) Strausbaugh. She was a 1981 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received an Associate Degree as a Medical Secretary from Terra Community College.

Penny married Scott M. Crispen on June 6, 1981 at Calvary Baptist Church in Fremont. She was a secretary at various businesses in the Fremont area and most recently enjoyed taking care of her grandbabies.

Penny loved her dogs, Blackjack, Duke and Taz, camping, the outdoors and southern gospel music. She also enjoyed visiting Amish country, Mohican and the Smokey Mountains. Penny was a member of a drum and bugle corps and a majorette for several years at Fremont Ross High School. One of her favorite pastimes was her “Grandbabies”. She enjoyed weekends cooking, playing school and dress-up with her “Grandbabies”. Penny will be truly missed by all, with her loving spirit.

Penny is survived by her loving husband of thirty-eight years, Scott M. Crispen, Gibsonburg, OH; children, Mike (Lisa) Crispen, Gibsonburg, OH and Jenni (Jason) Dugan, Maumee, OH; grandchildren, Drew and Hannah Crispen and Arriana and Jordyn Dugan; mother, Patricia Strausbaugh, Fremont, OH; siblings, Harold Lanier, Laughlin, NV and Cathy Henry, Fremont, OH; stepsister, DeeDee Strausbaugh, Green Springs, OH.

She was preceded in death by her father, stepfather, Dallas W. Strausbaugh; sister-in-law, Chris Lanier.

Visitation: Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

Service: Tuesday, November 26, 2019; 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Jeff Good will officiate.

Burial: West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg, OH

Memorials: Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department

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  1. Jamey Aldrich

    November 22, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    So sorry for your loss Scott our prayers are with you and your family

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  2. Tim Aldrich

    November 23, 2019 at 1:10 am

    There are no words to say when a loved one has been taken into the lords hands. God Bless you Scott! We are truly sorry for your lose of Penny she was a big hearted and a kind person. My condolences to you and the kids. May God be with you in this difficult time. Sincerely, Tim, Nancy Aldrich. Buffalo,Wyoming

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  3. P-NUT

    November 23, 2019 at 2:00 am

    My mind still cannot believe this. My friend Penny can’t be really gone..My thoughts and my prayers go out to the family along with my deepest sympathies. God be with you all. Hugs to all of you. I am so very very sorry.

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  4. JanetJohnson

    November 23, 2019 at 5:06 am

    My prayers are with your family, and I’m so sorry for your loss.

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  5. Joel & Louise Tucker

    November 23, 2019 at 5:17 am

    Our thoughts & prayers are with the family,Seems like yesterday Joe ,Pat & I were teen agers in Walker County as years pass we understand (LIFE IS A VAPOR THAT IS SOON GONE)Mat GOD who loves un conditionally bless the family & give peace & comfort

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  6. Bess

    November 23, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    To the whole family. So sorry for your loss. Penny was a great delight. Always smiling and bubbly And a great neighbor. Sycamore street was never the same after she moved.

    Bess

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  7. Pauline and Steve Harvey

    November 23, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    So sorry for your loss Scott. Prayers are sent your way for you and your family.
    Always enjoyed watching you two taking walks with your dogs at the campground and appreciated your support throughout the years we were there.

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  8. Karen Fleming

    November 23, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Sooo sorry Scott, Jenny and family. She was a gem and all around great person! We had so much fun going to softball and cheering our kids on. So many great memories. She will be missed greatly.

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  9. Kim Fruchey

    November 23, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss God got a pretty Angel

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  10. Jim

    November 24, 2019 at 11:59 am

    Scott, sorry to hear of penny’s passing only good memories of both of you.j jim and barb

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  11. Kimberly

    November 25, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    Scott, I am awfully sorry to hear about Penny. I know how close you were as husband and wife. Please accept my deep condolences on this sorrowful loss. I am feeling very bad that I can’t be there with you at this difficult time. Let lord bless you and your family with the strength to sail through this tough situation. Please know that you and there in my prayers and thoughts. Kim

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  12. Susan Crispen

    January 4, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss Scott.

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