James "Jim" C. Spettle, 87, of Norwalk, passed away Monday evening, October 24, 2022, at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Jim was born on November 22, 1934, in Norwalk, OH to the late Carl and Marguerite (Champion) Spettle. He was an accomplished athlete and graduated from Norwalk High School. Jim served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from the Huron County Highway Department in his late 50's and was a groundskeeper at Sycamore Hills Golf Course in his retirement years. Jim was a huge sports fan. He played fast pitch softball for Norwalk, Fremont, and Ashland. Jim was also an avid golfer. He also enjoyed watching the sporting events of his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his 5 children, James (Melissa) Spettle of Norwalk, Daniel (Kathy) Spettle of Norwalk, David Spettle of Norwalk, Debra (Craig) Moffit of Norwalk, and Jill (Bryan) Stone of Wellington; grandchildren, Brett (Ashley) Sawyer, Melissa (Marshae) Sawyer-Grair, Brian (Rachel) Preston, Erin (Jason) Johnson, Ashley (Brent) Thompson, Angela (Kevin) Guth, Amanda (John) Voelske, Hannah (Jeremy) Rogers, Jake (Joy) Spettle, and Marcus Clark; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Jeanne) Spettle of Norwalk; sister, Joann (John) Skachenko of Michigan, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friend, Maryanna Shaw.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his spouse, Barbara (Brown) Spettle, who passed in 2018, and sister, Judy Spettle.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 am until the time of funeral services beginning at 11 am at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Memorial contributions in Jim's memory can be made to Norwalk High School Athletic Boosters, 350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

Norwalk High School Athletic Boosters
350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk OH 44857
Tel: 1-419-660-6500