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Herbert “Herb” Spaeth, age 80 of Villa Hills, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, February 9th 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Erlanger.
Herb was born to the late Adolf and Matilda Spaeth in Braunlingen (Black Forest) Germany. He moved to Canada in 1959 with just $300.00 in his pocket. At age 27 he bought Melsness Sheet Metal and made it into a successful business. In 1985 he moved to Kentucky and started Del-Monde Incorporated, another very successful business. Herb was a strong man with a passion for business and a love for family. He felt a great responsibility for his family and wanted to provide them with an easier life than he had growing up. His smile and his presence will be missed more than words can say by his wife, and many friends and family in Germany, Canada and the United States.
Herb is preceded in death by his first and second wives, Juanita and Linda. He is survived by his loving wife, Renate, his step-brother Werner (Karola) Rosshart, his children: John (Cheryl) Spaeth, Ellen (Jeff) Metzinger, Anita (Al) Mcwilliams, and David Spaeth, his seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Thomas, Nicole, Amanda, Ryan, Lyndsey and Sydney, and three great grandchildren: Layla, Jericho, and Mia.
To honor Herb’s wishes the family is holding a private service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mayo Clinic Liver Transplant at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc?_ga=1.106295754.875548221.1406903985
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You Are Missed
Herb, you are missed. Your love of family will be sorely missed, and I will miss your sense of humor and quick wit. I will always be grateful to you for accepting me into your family. May the Grace of God hold you forever. Love Al
Dad
Thank you for being such a great Dad and Mentor. Your love, strength and guidance will be missed but your wisdom will live for generations.
I love you. Your Pineapple Princess
Hersfeld Condolences
I would like to share my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the death of my godfather Herbert. He had given me a wonderful time with him and his family in Calgary, Canada, almost fitfty years ago. I will never forget that. In deep solidarity with his family Carola Winterhalter-Frick from Huefingen.
My best Memory of Herb
Herb; the hardest phone call I made was to ask for your permission to marry Ellen. You have always welcomed me into your home and heart with Renate’s homemade chicken noodle soup. I will always remember the Family Turkey dinners and the pressure of “no lumps in your mashed potatoes.” You will hold a very special place in my heart always. Miss you love forever , Jeff Metzinger.
Love you Dad
Dad – you were always there through thick and thin. I love you so much, you were my rock. We can all learn by your strengths, family values, and all you have shared, taught me, words cannot say how I will always cherish your guidance. I will always love you as my mentor , my source of strength and so much more! Love always – Ellie. (Skinny Minnie).
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