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John "Jack" G. Rospert

John "Jack" G. Rospert, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 30, 1944, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Myron and Pauline (Hosang) Rospert and was a 1963 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School.

Jack was proud of his faith and his family. He was involved with "Right to Life" and several mission trips. A longtime member of Norwalk St. Paul, Jack also served his country as part of the United States Army in Vietnam, where he was a mechanic. He had also worked for Tenneco Inc., and was a farmer.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanne (Bohls) Rospert; children, Stephanie Coe (Thom Bogan), Melissa (Steven) Houser, Michael (Kristen) Rospert, Andrew (Kate) Rospert, Mary Louise (Philip) Weilnau, Phillip (Amy) Rospert, and Dawn (Cameron) Hill; siblings, Sister Janice Rospert O.S.F., Larry Rospert, Dan (Kathy) Rospert, Mary Ann (Larry) Stoll; sister in-law, Mary Ann Rospert; grandchildren, Mikayla (Lance), Jenna, Catherine, Grace, Wyatt, Amelia, Ben, Addy, Eliza, Angelina, Jefferson, Jackson, Bella, Jackelyn, Jillian, Allison, Jake, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Evelyn, Meredith, and Vincent; great grandchildren, Nadine and Gracelyn; many nieces and nephews, and other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Rospert; son in-law, Kevan Coe; brothers, Ron, Gene, and Denny; and many in-laws.

Friends and family are invited to his visitation on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio, from 4-7 p.m. His funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857, or Bishop Minde, in care of St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com