Bernard F. "Bernie" Spaeth, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday morning, January 17, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, after a long illness.
He was born on December 6, 1925 in New Denmark, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Clara (Kohlbeck) Spaeth. Bernie married Delores Dupras in August 24, 1956 in Dubuque, IA. They had two sons, Michael and Steven. He attended Catholic and Public schools in Manitowoc. Bernie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Local 400 of the Steamfitters Local 443 Boiler Makers and American Legion Post #88. Bernie enjoyed fishing, woodworking and relaxing with a can of beer and a story.
Survivors include: a sister Rose Metzger; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Robert & Theresa Dupras; a special nephew: Richard (Jeanne) Metzger; his godchildren: Dale & Dean Levenduski; along with other nieces and nephews. Bernie is further survived by his son Steven's partner Patrick Kuntz and his brother Mark Kuntz who became a part of the family. He was preceded in death by his wife: Delores on September 22, 2004; two sons: Michael and Steven; two sisters: Mary Ann Kubsh and Loretta Truettner; and a brother: Leroy.
Funeral Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation will occur after the service at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Bernie will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 until 5:15 p.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA for all their care and compassion extended to Bernard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Lakeshore Humane Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA for all their care and compassion extended to Bernard.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2014
Bernard F. "Bernie" Spaeth, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday morning, January 17, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, after a long illness.
He was born on December 6, 1925 in New Denmark, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Clara (Kohlbeck) Spaeth. Bernie married Delores Dupras in August 24, 1956 in Dubuque, IA. They had two sons, Michael and Steven. He attended Catholic and Public schools in Manitowoc. Bernie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Local 400 of the Steamfitters Local 443 Boiler Makers and American Legion Post #88. Bernie enjoyed fishing, woodworking and relaxing with a can of beer and a story.
Survivors include: a sister Rose Metzger; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Robert & Theresa Dupras; a special nephew: Richard (Jeanne) Metzger; his godchildren: Dale & Dean Levenduski; along with other nieces and nephews. Bernie is further survived by his son Steven's partner Patrick Kuntz and his brother Mark Kuntz who became a part of the family. He was preceded in death by his wife: Delores on September 22, 2004; two sons: Michael and Steven; two sisters: Mary Ann Kubsh and Loretta Truettner; and a brother: Leroy.
Funeral Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation will occur after the service at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Bernie will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 until 5:15 p.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA for all their care and compassion extended to Bernard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Lakeshore Humane Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA for all their care and compassion extended to Bernard.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2014
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