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George Sepelak Obituary
George Felix "Butch" Sepelak Jr., 77, of Findlay, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Heritage Nursing Home from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born to the late George Felix Sr. and Betty Mae (Linebaugh) Sepelak December 30, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio. George married Roberta Elaine "Bobbie" Lemon October 9, 1976, and she survives.
Also surviving George are his children, Annette Rachelle (Bret) Bahn, Sara Joyce Sepelak, and George Felix (Tarah) Sepelak III; his grandchildren, Gannon, Lainey, Tanner and Cooper Bahn, Haley Taylor, Katelyn Potter, Lily, Layla and Luke Sepelak; his siblings, Patricia Ann Gmerek, Diana Mae (Thomas) Shirer, and Kevin Christopher (Laurie) Sepelak.
He was a 1965 graduate of Barberton High School. As a young boy, George worked as a shoe shiner. Following graduation, George served in the Ohio Army National Guard. He then went to work for Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton. George completed a four-year apprenticeship with Boilermakers Local 85 in Toledo and was a construction boilermaker until his retirement in 2002 at the age of 55.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, serving as a Sacristan, Lector, and Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist.
He always enjoyed spending time with his family and had many hobbies, including playing pool, racquetball, pickleball, bowling, and golf. George was an avid fisherman, even going ice fishing. Watching sports was a favorite pastime, George always rooted for The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers.
The family would like to thank Bridge Home, Health, and Hospice for their excellent care and compassion shown to George.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, with the Rev. Adam Hertzfeld as celebrant. Burial will take place at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be shared, in George's name, with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 68105-9959 or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
Online condolences may be expressed to family at ww.kirkpatrickbehnke.com
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Ryan (Hoppy) Hotmer
July 12, 2025
I worked many hours with George in Lima as an apprentice BM. He was always willing to share his knowledge and I enjoyed the times with him. Jobs were not always fun or easy, but he made it fun. God bless George and family.
Jane Heringhaus
July 5, 2025
George was such a friendly, kind man. I got to know him a little when he played pickleball with the Findlay Pickleball player. Special thoughts and prayers to his family. God Bless.
John Mowrey
July 4, 2025
Rest in Peace, Brother, you were always a fun guy to work with. My condolences and prayers to the family. John Mowrey, L-85.
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