Robert Lee Spratt

Robert Lee Spratt, 83 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Kingston of Vermilion.

He was born February 27, 1937 in Cumberland, Ohio  Robert was raised in Guernsey County.  He had made his home in Amherst for the last 60 years.

Robert proudly served in the United States Army with the 3rd. Armored Division.  He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 36 ½ years before retiring as a Quality Control Inspector.  Robert was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Amherst.  He was a member of the UAW Local #425 and the SCOA. Robert enjoyed attending the local Amherst Sporting events.  His hobbies include traveling to the local county fairs and bowling and golfing.

Survivors include his daughters Sherry Spratt of Vermilion, Lisa Ford (Ronald) and Brenda Spratt-Mercado (Jaime) both of Florida; his grandsons Steven Puhaly, and twins Bronson and Mason Ford; his siblings Richard P. Spratt and Susan Wehr both of Guernsey County, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years Joyce M. Spratt on March 12, 2015; his grandson Leo Puhaly in 2016 and his parents John Robert and Cora Evelyn Spratt (nee: Tom).

Public visitation  and funeral for family and friends will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2020  morning by reservation at  https://signup.com/go/JhLLZuO  or by calling 440-988-4451 during business hours at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst, OH.   Rebroadcasting of services will be available at YOUTUBE/Hempel Funeral Home.  Burial will take place at Crownhill Cemetery, Amherst.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society; PO Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033 or New Life Hospice 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053. 

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