Shawn Eugene Speegle

Shawn Eugene Speegle, 56, of Akron, passed away January 3, 2026 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Shawn was born November 3, 1969 in Akron, OH to Richard and Edith {Woolum} Speegle. He grew up in Wooster, attended Triway High School, and made a lot of friends over the years.

Shawn did factory work and security for many years. He attended Greensburg Church of God. Shawn loved cooking, barbequing, and watching the Steelers. He also loved spending time with his friends and family, and was always there for his friends when they needed him.

Shawn will be deeply missed by his sons Tony Haven and Gary Shephard; 4 grandchildren; parents Richard and Edith Speegle; brothers Kevin Gene (Jennifer) Speegle, William (Lily) Speegle, and Cory Gray; sister Peyton Jackson-Speegle; and nieces Tesla Speegle, Cyndi Seichko, Korensa Picklesimer, Jessica Barkow, and Raelynn Speegle.

Shawn was preceded in death by his brother Timothy Speegle.

Friends may call Friday January 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Shawn-Speegle). Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home at 7067 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.