Anson "Dutch"

Spohler

Dutch Spohler, 88 died peacefully January 23, 2017 at the Treasure Coast Hospice House in Ft Pierce, Florida. He was born in Toledo, Ohio where he resided until 1983. He was a life-long athlete. He was an all city football & basketball player, & ran track for DeVilbiss High School. He was inducted into the DHS Hall of Fame in 1987. He always felt fortunate to attend & graduate from the University of Toledo on a "Downtown Coaches" scholarship. There, he was a successful football player as well. He was a tight end & he "kicked those extra points". After graduating from the University of Toledo, he coached freshman football for a year for DeVilbiss before entering & graduating from The Ohio State University with a DDS degree in 1957. He practiced dentistry in Toledo from 1957 - 1983. He was the Team Dentist for DeVilbiss & Start High Schools, as well as the University of Toledo for many years. He was a lifelong member of the Varsity T Club. He was also an avid golfer in both Ohio & Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline, and survived by his brother Donald W. ( Sandie), daughters Shaun Spohler-Balough, Kelly Mulholland ( David ), nephews & nieces Timothy, Sheryl and Scott, grandchildren Brittany, Linsay, Corey, Cassie, and Caleb, great-grandchildren Tatum and Garrett.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Treasure Coast Hospice House 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
Services will be held in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Tuesday, January 31 at 12 Noon.