Spencer and Monique Tepe

Spencer was born on December 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Tim and Yvonne (Hildebrand) Tepe. Spencer received his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University. Spencer was passionate about dentistry. Spencer also loved competing at almost anything, but his primary sports were soccer and golf. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He loved speaking in Spanish. But most of all, he focused on taking care of his family.

Monique was born on October 14, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois to Ignatius and Nereida (Mendez) Sabaturski. At the age of one she moved to Worthington, Ohio where she was raised. Monique grew up playing soccer, was a runner, loved horses, and avid book reader. Monique loved children and worked at a daycare while attending The Ohio State University to obtain her masters in early childhood education. Monique was a stay at home mom known for her bright smile, infectious laugh, caring heart, and bubbly personality.

Spencer and Monique met online and quickly grew their relationship into a solid foundation of love and respect with a side of goofiness. They were married on December 13, 2020 in a private family ceremony. They had two precious children together who were loved dearly. Spencer and Monique were the life of the party, holding many family and friend gatherings. They were generous with kind hearts.

Spencer and Monique will be deeply missed by their family, friends, and all who knew them.

Spencer is survived by his two children, Emilia and Beckham Tepe; his sister, Madeleine Misleh (Rob); his parents, Tim and Yvonne (Hildebrand) Tepe.

Monique is survived by her two children, Emilia and Beckham Tepe; siblings, Joseph Sabaturski (Muna) and Amanda Roberts (Chad); parents, Nereida and Ignatius Sabaturski, and her grandmother, Adelia Soto-Lopez.

Visitation will be held from 12-3 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, with a brief remembrance at 2:30 PM. Followed by a Celebration of Life from 3:30-6 PM at Due Amici, 67 E Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215.