Derek Stephen Spidel

Derek Stephen Spidel, age 29, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Hastings, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born on September 18, 1981 in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of David and Rose (Baker) Spidel. Derek received his GED from Wayland Union High School. He served in the US Army Airborne for one tour in Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged in May 2011 as a sergeant airborne medic. Derek enjoyed video games, sketching, comic book collecting and golf.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Laura and Cyrus Baker and Neil Spidel. Derek is survived by his 7 years old son, Logan Spidel of Lake Odessa, his parents, two brothers: Cyrus Spidel and Michael Spidel, several aunts, uncles, cousins, two nieces and one nephew.

Memorial Service:
Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 1:00pm
American Legion, Post 42
1000 Lawrence Hwy.
Charlotte, MI  48813

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