Michael Joseph "Mike" Spade

Michael Spade ObituaryPublished by Legacy on Mar. 5, 2026.Michael "Mike" Joseph Spade, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on November 21, 1954, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Eileen (Tuscan) Spade.He proudly and honorably served four years in the United States Navy before beginning a long and dedicated career as an electrician at ArcelorMittal. Known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his craft, he spent many years there before retiring in 2017.Mike was a good and hardworking man who found joy in the simple things he loved most. He had a deep passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, spending many happy hours riding and working in the garage, always tinkering and fixing something with his hands. He also enjoyed collecting firearms and took pride in his collection over the years.Mike dearly loved his two loyal boxer dogs, Diamond and Coal, who were never far from his side. Whether out for a ride, working on a project, or relaxing at home with his beloved dogs, he will be remembered as a good man with a big heart, whose quiet passions and steady presence meant so much to those who knew him.Left to cherish Mike's memory are his children, Emily Thomas, Victoria (Thomas) O'Neil, and Jordan Spade; his siblings, Terry, Gianna, Pat, Rosemary, Nancy, Mary, and Eileen; and his grandchildren, Alexis, Kylee, Keira, and Kenna.Friends may call on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main Street, where family and friends will gather to honor and remember Mike's life.Those wishing to share a memory of Mike or share condolences to the Spade family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.The Gompf Funeral Service - Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main Street, Crestline, is honored to serve the family of Michael "Mike" Joseph Spade.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael "Mike" Joseph Spade, please visit our floral store.Place the Full Obituary in Any NewspaperThis is just an online death notice. You can publish a complete obituary in over 2,700 newspapers.Online memorialInform your communityReceive memories and condolencesGet StartedLegacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.