James E. Hader of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on 31 March 2010 at the age of 87 years. He was born on 11 November 1922 to Fred and Margaret Hader and resided in Hartford his entire life. After graduating from Hartford Union High School, he served for two years in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945. He had been a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19 for 60 years. James began his career as a teller with the First National Bank of Hartford in 1945. In 1963, he became the assistant cashier. Later, he held various offices on his way to become the bank’s president in 1969. He served as president of the First National Bank until his retirement in November of 1985. James later became chairman of the Board of Directors from 1986 until his retirement from the board in 2002. He was instrumental in keeping the bank independent and assisting in the planning of the current bank building. James was an avid golfer.

James was united in marriage to Quenette Johnson, daughter of Gus and Vivian Johnson of Antigo, Langlade County on 02 April 1949, in Hartford. They were married for 61 years and raised a family of three children. James was survived by his wife, Quenette, and two daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Keith Hader, who passed away in 2002. Visitation was at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street in Hartford on Saturday, 03 April 2010. A memorial service followed with the Reverend Wayne Adcock officiating.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hader's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 02 April 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]

      Franklin Kempf of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 86 year on Monday, April 5, 2010. Loving husband of Myrna. Father of one. Funeral Service were held on Friday, 09 April at the Shimon Funeral home. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Kempf was a military veteran and a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Kempf's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 07 April 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]

      Charles Budnik of Menomonee Falls,Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Dec. 14, 2009. He was 88 years. He Was survived by his wife Mary Ann of 60 years. Charles was the father of three. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, 16 December at St. Mary Catholic Church, N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue. Entombment was on Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee, Crypt/niche: 111, Tier: A, Outside: Cc-23. He was a military veteran and a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[infnormation extracted and edited from Mr. Budnik's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]

      Robert L. Derrow of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA died on 02 December 2009 at the age 80 years. He was born on 06 November 1929. Robert was the husband of the late Irene and father of four children. Funeral Service were held on Friday, 11 December at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home. Burial followed at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery. Robert graduated from Auburn High School in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana in 1947. He was a Pressman for Cuneo Press for over 30 years, and was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Derrow's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 6, 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]

      Charles W. “Chuck” Zastrow of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA went to be with the Lord on 11 March 2010 at his residence at the age of 87. Chuck was born on 29 April 1922 to Emil Zastroow and Elizabeth Lueck in Hartford. Chuck and his mother operated Zastrow’s Eat Shoppe for four years, and after WWII, operated the same restaurant with his wife, Edythe. He was employed at the West Bend Aluminum Company for 34 years as a development engineer, retiring at 62. He married Edythe Weiss on 05 December 1943.

PFC Zastrow served in the United States Army in WWII in General Patton’s 3rd Army, 80th Division, 317th Infantry Division in northern France, Rhineland, as a 30 cal. heavy machine gunner. His citations include Combat Infantry badge, Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Chuck was a charter member of the Jackson Staff Sergeant Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post 486 and a life member of the West Bend Fred A. Schaefer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1393 having served as commander for three years. Chuck is survived by his devoted wife Edythe Weiss and their three children.

Our married life has been a blessed one in that we had many loving friends and many good times. Our three children and their families have made us most proud and appreciative of their having us.

In conclusion, I take this opportunity to personally thank all who contributed to my up-bringing, to furthering my educational knowledge, and to those who have made my life the fruitful and eventful life it has been. God bless you all!

–Chuck.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Zastrow's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 13 March 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 03 May 2010]

      John J. Tischer Jr. of Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 80 years on 05 January 2010. He was the husband of Johanna Voegel and the father of two. John was a member of the United States Navy ROTC and the United States Army. He retired from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County where he was a superintendent of Water Distribution. John was the former president of the Friess Lake Fish and Game Association and a member of the Hubertus, Washingtoln County Goetz-St. Louis American Legion Post 522. Memorial Service was held on Friday, 08 January at the Schramka Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Tischer's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 7, 2010 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 03 May 2010]

      Louis M. Adams died at the age of 80 years on 11 November 2009. Louis was born on 24 January 1929. He was the father of one child. Funeral service were Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church, 4060 North 26th Street. Interment followed at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Louis was a military veteran and a member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Adam's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 November 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 18 January 2010]

      Daniel J. Barribeau of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 86 years on 16 November 2009. He was born on 03 November 1923. Daniel was the husband of Virginia Kniess and the father of three children. Funeral service were held on Thursday, 19 November 2009 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery, Goodman, Marinette County. The body was in state at the Miller Funeral Home W63 N527 Hanover Avenue in Cedarburg.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Barribeau's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on November 18, 2009 and from the Ameerican Legion The Last Bugle on 18 Januaru 2010]

      A memorial service were held on Saturday, 12 December 2009 at Community United Methodist Church, W68 N563 Evergreen Boulevard, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA for Richard T. Holyoke of Grafton. He died at the age of 83 years on 09 December 2009 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehab Center. Richard was born in Oconto, Oconto County on 10 July 1926. He was a barber for 35 years and owned Dick’s Village Barber Shop in Brown Deer, Milwaukee County. Richard was survived by his wife, Ellen Broadberry and three children. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Richard was a military veteran and a member of the Cedarburg Peter WollnerAmerican Legion Post 288.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Holyoke's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 10 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 18 January 2010]

      Wally Hugdahl died peacefully at home at the age of 82 years on 26 October 2009. Wally was born to Victor and Minda Hugdahl on 15 May 1927 in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA, the oldest of five brothers and one sister. He taught chemistry at Cedarburg High School from 1958 to 1963 and Homestead High School from 1965 to 1987. After teaching for 38 years he retired in 1987. Wally loved Cedarburg, Ozaukee County and freely gave back to his community with his time and energy. He was a military veteran and an active member of the Cedarburg Lions for 45 years, a volunteer at the Ozaukee Humane Society, a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288, and a volunteer at the Cedarburg Visitor Center. In 2001 he was awarded Community Service Person of the Year. He was the father of three daughters. Wally was preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Don and Jim, and sister, Marilyn. The family celebrated Wally's life with a gathering at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue on Thursday, 29 October 2009. It was followed by a funeral service at Faith Lutheran Church, N35 W6621 Wilson Steet in Cedarburg. Burial was private at Zur Ruhe Cemetery.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hugdahl's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 27 October 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 18 January 2010]

      Owen B. Royce Jr. MD of Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA was born on 09 September 1911. He passed away on 04 December 2009. Dr. Royce was preceded in death by his wife, Olive. He was the father of two children. An exceptional physician, Dr. Owen Royce practiced medicine from 1935 until 1994. He was devoted to the health and welfare of his patients for 59 years. Many families throughout Milwaukee received personal home visits from Dr. Royce as he gave loving care to his patients. In 1973, he received the honor of "The Life Membership Certificate of the American College of Physicians". Dr. Royce graduated from the University of Mississippi, The School of Medicine at Tulane University, and served his residency at Oklahoma University. He was a fraternal member of Alpha Tau Omega, receiving the distinction of its Golden Circle. While at Oklahoma University, Army Major Dr. Royce was a part of the celebrated "21st Evacuation Hospital", founded in 1940. The unit was called to active duty in July of 1942 boarding the new liberty ship SS Lew Wallace, building hospitals and providing medical service to over 30,000 patients throughout the Philippines. We will be forever thankful for Dr. Royce and the men and women who have and continue to serve our country. A quiet and soft spoken gentleman, Dr. Owen Royce will be fondly remembered for his generosity of kindness, his words of encouragement, his joy in his granddaughter, love of hunting, love of his dog, Mike, his presence at Dairymen's Club in Boulder Junction, WI [?], and his incredible longevity of strength and health, playing golf until 2008. Dr. Owen B. Royce remained an inspiration to everyone who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him. Dr. Royce's family received friends on Thursday, 10 December 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church, 5655 North Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County. A Celebration of Dr. Royce's life was held at Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood. He was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

[information extracted and edited from Dr. Royce's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 09 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 18 January 2010]

      Louis N. “Lou” Bath of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA died at the age of 88 years on Monday, 21 December 2009 at Waukesha Springs. Louis was born in Kewaskum, Washington County on 17 Jannuary 1921 to Louis and Lorene Bath. He married Helen Meyers on 23 April 1960. Louis was a longtime member of St. William Catholic Church in Waukesha, where he was a coordinator for the lectors and Eucharistic ministers. He proudly served his country in the South Pacific with the United States Army during World War II and he held the title of post commander for the Kewaskum Roger G. Romaine American Legion Post 384 in 1987. In earlier years, he studied to be a Maryknoll missionary and had been a spiritual director for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Mr. Bath was preceded in death by his wife and parents. The visitation for Mr. Bath was on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 North Moreland Boulevard, Waukesha. A memorial Massfollowed at St. William Catholic Church, 440 North Moreland Boulevard, Waukesha. The Reverend Curt Frederick officiated. Mr.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Bath's obituary published in the Wasukesha Freeman on 22 December 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 18 January 2010]

      Joseph Schmidt was identified in the American Legion The Last Bugel on 18 January 2010. He was born on 12 April 1926 and died 02 December 2009. At the time of death he was reported to have been living in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. Joseph was a military veteran and a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop Post 36.

      Robert H. Kuhn of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 81 years on 18 July 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on 28 January 1928. Robert was the former president of Cedar Lake Health & Rehab Benevolent Corporation and Board of Directors. He was also the former president of Deutschstadt Heritage Founation of Germantown. He was on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and the Historical Society of Germantown and he was on the Board of Directors for 40 years at the Germantown Marine Bank. Bob was the Citizen of the year in 1992 and was a past Treasurer of the Germantown School Board. Robert was the husband of Elaine for 30 years. He was the father of one and the stepfather of three. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Arline Aulenbacher, his brother, William, and his sisters, Pearl Kuhn and Lois Hornig. Funeral services were held on Friday, 24 July at the Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Burial followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Mr. Kuhn was a military veteran and a member of Germantown American Legion Post 1.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Kuhn's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 21 July 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Buigle on 05 October 2009]

      Alfred O. Meyer of Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA entered Eternal Life at the age of 95 years on 22 April 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Florence Arndt, of 57 years... Mr. Meyer was a military veteran and a member of Germantown American Legion Post 1.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Meyer''s obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 26 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 05 October 2009]

      John Cornelius Walterlin of Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA died peacefully on Thursday, 19 February 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born 81 years earlier on 22 December 1927 in Germantown to Herbert Walterlin and Rose Theresa Greulich. On 24 April 1954 he was united in marriage at St. Mary Catholic Church in Richfield to Marlene Lofy, daughter of Walter Lofy and Catherine Rettler. He was the father of three. John was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, 23 February 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church, N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Burial followed at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend, Washingtonb County.

In 1948 John and his father went gold mining in Alaska. In a 1940 Chevrolet pickup truck with a homemade plywood cap, they were the 56th and 57 civilians allowed to drive the Alcan Highway. The Alcan was an all gravel road 1,400 miles in length. They tested different claims from May to August but picking were small so they returned home. Two years later from May to October they went again this time to British Columbia, along the Caribou Trail in the Barkerville area, and again pickings were small.

John served his community as the Germantown Village Marshall from 1954 to 1957, Boy Scout Master Troop 54, charter member of the Germantown Lions Club, member of the Germantown American Legion Post 1, and a 50 year member of the Germantown Fire Department. John was a soldier in World War II. He had Air Corps training at Kessler Air Base in Mississippi and cryptograph training at Lowery Air Base in Colorado, then special unit training in Walker, Colorado. He was assigned to the War Department-Joint Chief of Staff-Pentagon Building, in Washington DC. where he deciphered and delivered "for your eyes only" messages.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Walterlin's obituary punlished in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 19 February 2009, and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 13 April 2009 and from personal conversations with John]

      William R. Baird of Hartford, Washington Country, Wisconsin, USA was born on 27 April 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee. He passed away at the age of 82 years on 26 September 2009. william was the husband of Lilyanne Lenz, for 60 years. He was the father of seven children. William was preceded in death by his parents William and Olive Baird, and sisters Helen Mich and Shirley Baird. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Was lifetime member of American Legion, VFW, and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years. William was a former meat cutter from A&P and retired from Midas - International Stamping. He enjoyed donating his time at the Wisconsin Auto Museum, the Veterns of Foreigh Wars, spending time with family and friends, and especially relaxing at his cottage on Druid Lake. Visitation was on Friday, 02 October at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, 226 South Main Street in Hartford. Mass of Christian Burial followed on Saturday, 03 October at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 264 West State Street. Mr. Baird was a member of the Hartford Courtney-Carr-Milner American Legion Post 19 and the Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Baird's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 30 September 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 09 November 2009]

      Peter F. Ballbach of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA was called to his eternal rest at the age of 89 years on 15 September 2009, at Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center. Peter was born in rural Saukville on 29 August 1920 to Michael Ballbach and Mary Schottler. He served our country in the United States Army during WWII in Germany. Peter suffered a significant injury in-the-line of-duty and returned home. On 24 May 1947, he was united in marriage to Louise Bentz at St Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. Together they raised three children in Cedarburg. Peter was employed as a machinist at Mercury Marine's Kiekhaefer plant until retiring in the late 1970's. He also was an ambulance driver for several years. Peter was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288 and First Immanuel Lutheran Church of Cedarburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eight siblings, Michael, Theodore, George, Frederich, Marie, Augusta, Hattie and Louise. He was survived by his wife, Louise, of 62 years and two children. A Christian funeral service was held on Friday, 18 September at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg where the Reverend Jon Van Sliedrecht presided. Committal and burial followed the church service at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Ballbach's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 16 September 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 09 November 2009]

      John Anthony Sara died unexpectedly at the age of 63 years on his birthday 16 September 2009. He was born in this day in 1945 to Anthony and Irene Sara. John was a resident of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Shorewood, Milwaukee County. He was the husband of Mary Ann Quinn. John was a banker, a teacher, a coach and a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran. As a banker he spent over 25 years at U.S. Bank. He taught and coached at St. Robert School and Dominican High School. While coaching his teams won the Padre Tournament basketball championship and the city baseball title. John volunteered his time to various community boards, recreational sport programs, became a certified basketball and softball official and continued to play both sports. A celebration in honor of John's life took tooh place on Monday, 21 September at the Feerick Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, at St. Robert Catholic Church, corner of North Farwell Avenue and East Capitol Drive in Shorewood. Interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Elm Grove, Waukesha County. Mr. Sara was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

[infornation extracted and edited from Mr. Sara's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 21 September 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 09 November 2009]

      Earl J. Hansen was born on 12 March 1918 and he died at the age of 91 years on 16 March 2009. He was a militray veteran and served during WW II. Earl was a member of the Grafton Rose-Harms Amercican Legion Post 355.

[information extracted and edited from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 09 November 2009]

      Robert J. "John" Powell found peace on 25 May 2009 at the age of 61 years after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Chris Zietlow.... Robert was born on 19 July 1947. He was a military veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider American Legion Post 382.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Powell's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 31 May 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle on 10 December 2009]

      Ernest P. Hopfinger was born on 28 February 1924 and died at the age of 85 years on 15 October 2009. It was said at the time of his death, he was living in Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. Ernest was a military veteran who served during WW II. He was a member of the Jackson Staff Sergeant Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post 384.

[information extracted from Mr. Hopfinger's entry in the American Legion The Last Bugal on 10 December 2009]

      Arno Albert Hinrichs of the town of Polk, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 85 years on Saturday, 29 August 2009 at Cedar Lake Campus with his family at his side. Arno was born on 20 September 1923 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to John Hinrichs and Amanda Stoecker. He was raised in Milwaukee graduating from Rufus King High School, class of 1942. Arno entered the United States Army Air Corps in WWII serving with the Flying Tigers in China, Burma and India as a radioman. After returning from the war, he worked as a draftsman briefly, then married Dorothy Helen Janke on 27 April 1946 in Milwaukee. Arno then changed jobs and began his career with the Wisconsin Telephone Company retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement on Little Cedar Lake with his family and many friends. Dorothy remained the love of his life for over 63 years. Arno was a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36. Arno was survived by his wife, Dorothy, and his four children. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Leona Stalker and Stella Ratzow; brothers-inlaw, Art Shauger, Harvey Stalker and Norman Ratzow. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend, where the Reverend Joseph Fisher officiated. Interment took place at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hinrichs obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 01 September 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 10 December 2009]

      Stanley E. Hughes of the town of Farmington, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA passed away at the age of 92 years on Thursday, 02 April 2009 at his home. He was born on 25 April 1916 in Calgary Alta Canada to Arthur Hughes and Ruth Derr. Stanley was graduated from business college and began serving in the United States Army in WWII, from 1942 to 1945 as a draftsman general. He was primarily employed with the United States Government as a cartographer. He married Virginia I. Sauer on 04 July 1986 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin. Stanley was a member of the West Bend Fred A. Schaefer Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 1393, past department commander for the state of Maryland, past district commander for the state of Wisconsin, Military Order of Cootis, Moose Lodge No. 1398, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1964. Stan was survived by his wife, Virginia, four children and six stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur; one step-daughter and one step-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, 06 April at Holy Angels Catholic Church where the Reverend Gerald Brittian officiated. Interment of ashes took place at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Hughes' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 04 April 2009 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of 10 December 2009]

      Spencer Walter Lindbeck joined the Honor Flight with the Angels on Saturday, 16 May 2009 at Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice. Spencer was born on 01 February 1921 , to Aner Lindbeck and Matilda Tillie in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan, USA. He was graduated from Iron River High School in 1939 and joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1940. Spencer served overseas during World War II as a crew chief for P-38s and P-51s with the 436th Fighter Squadron. During training in Louisiana, he met and married Virginia Carolyn Wallace, his wife of 63 years. They were married on 14 September 1942. She preceded him in death in 2005. After serving honorably with the military, Spencer worked for the M.A. Hanna mining company as an underground iron ore miner in Iron River for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He later worked for the Federal Government as a mining inspector with the then Mine Enforcement Safety Administration in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Spencer retired from federal service in 1984 and built a home in the hills of Northern Georgia. In 2002, he and Carolyn moved to Green Bay to be closer to their sons, grandchildren and other family members.

Spencer was a past member of the Iron River Masonic Lodge and a member of the West Bend Lt. Ray Diskop American Legion Post 36. He also worked as a reserve officer for the Michigan State Patrol in Iron River for several years. Spencer enjoyed the many hours he spent carving with a circle of friends at the Senior Center in Green Bay. In particular, he enjoyed the company of a special friend and companion, Roger Young. He was a lifelong hunter, fisherman and woodsman. He spent hours sitting on stumps waiting for the perfect buck. He spent countless hours attempting to catch fish day after day, year after year, never tiring of the activity. He particularly enjoyed fishing for coho and brown trout with friends in Algoma, Kewaunee and Sturgeon Bay. A good friend named Don Piette joined him often on the shorelines and docks in Kewaunee. He enjoyed the camaraderie even more than the fishing. Spencer was survived by two sons. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents; two brothers, Carl and Clarence; and a sister, Elizabeth.

[information extracted and edited from Mr. Lindbeck's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News and from the American Legion The Last Buigle of 10 December 2009]