Daniel T. Spitler

September 20, 1939 – June 11, 2023

Daniel T. Spitler, 83, a prominent Bowling Green attorney, passed away June 11, 2023. Dan was born September 20, 1939, in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Dan joined his father in the practice of law for the firm that became known as Spitler and Spitler Law and subsequently Spitler Huffman, LLP. Dan practiced law in Bowling Green for more than 50 years from 1965 until his retirement in 2019. He served as the Bowling Green City Prosecutor before being elected Wood County Prosecuting Attorney where he served from 1969 through 1976. He not only practiced in all courts of the State of Ohio and in Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, but following his years as Wood County Prosecutor, he enjoyed appointments as an Acting Judge in various jurisdictions handling all variety of matters, his favorite being performing wedding ceremonies. Dan was instrumental in the formation and growth of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District serving as its general counsel. His extensive courtroom and private law practice, along with his generous nature, resulted in his being a lifetime mentor to both younger and senior attorneys, staff, and clients of any nature or circumstance.

Admitted to Bar:
1965 Ohio State Bar
1970 U.S. Supreme Court
2019 Retired

Education:
University of Arizona
The Ohio State University (B.S. in B.A., 1962)
Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1965).

Prosecuting Attorney:
Wood County 1969-1976