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Patrick R. Spreng, 61

Patrick R. Spreng, 61, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away at his residence Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, after a short illness. Patrick was born in Oberlin, Ohio, July 19, 1956, to the late Robert W. and Nancy L. (nee McCaskey) Spreng.

He was a 1974 graduate of Oberlin Senior High School. After high school, Patrick was employed as a machine operator at Hydrotube, Oberlin, where he worked until moving to Idaho in 1980.

While a resident of Idaho, Patrick was working at Kimball Office as an office furniture builder. He remained there until returning to Elyria in 2010. Throughout his life, Patrick enjoyed hiking, especially the mountains of Idaho, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his son, Patrick Jr. of Idaho; sister Tonya Spreng of Indiana; and brothers Barry (Brenda) and David (Audrey) of Oberlin.

In addition to his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Spreng Jr. and Michael Spreng.

A private interment will take place in Idaho.