Roger ‘Ozzy’ Allen AlspaughRoger “Ozzy” Allen Alspaugh, age 69, of Troy, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.
He was born on April 25, 1953, in Warsaw, to the late Waveland and Evelyn Funk Alspaugh.
Ozzy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathryn “Kitty” Schweitzer Alspaugh; four children: Stacey Alspaugh, of Troy, Ohio; Tracey (Christopher) McComb, of Orient, Ohio; Lindsey (Sylvan) Knoch, of Troy, Ohio; and Jeremy Alspaugh, of Troy, Ohio; one brother, Michael (Angela) Alspaugh, of Warsaw; three sisters: Nancy (Ron) Mason, of Syracuse; and Sue Anders and Deb O’Connell, both of Warsaw; one sister-in-law, Peggy Alspaugh, of Warsaw; six grandchildren: Anna, Ella, Samuel, Liam, Jaxanne and Lucy; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stan Alspaugh; two sisters, JoAnne McElfresh and Barb Polson; and many beloved pets.
Ozzy attended Ginghamsburg Church. He volunteered with GIVE and liked to share his faith and his Lord. Ozzy loved swimming at the YMCA, working on small engine repairs, fishing, golfing, biking, traveling and Put-In-Bay. He worked for Paul Sherry Auto Group for 30 years, then for Rick James Chevrolet and Arbogast Auto Sales. Ozzy also drove semi for Piqua Transfer, B & D, Enterprise and was an Uber driver. He was known for his “Ozzy-isms”: “If there’s a communication problem, no one told me about it” or “How’s your face feel? It’s killing me.”
Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio.
Contributions may be made to Miami County Humane Society or Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
