Rex L. Spangle: 1939 – 2009
Rex L. Spangle, 70 a resident of Huntertown, died at 4:43 p. m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had submitted to open heart surgery earlier in the day, but his death was unexpected.
Mr. Spangle was born on June 1, 1939 in Fort Wayne, a son of Wilbur A. and Hilda M. (Byerley) Spangle. He spent his formative years in Huntertown, and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1958. He had lived in Fort Wayne and in Indianapolis during his adult life, and had returned to Huntertown a few years ago.
Employed at International Harvester in Fort Wayne, he worked there for several years and retired from Navistar in Indianapolis with a total of over 30 years of service.
He participated with the Roller Dome Speed Team, and in his leisure time enjoyed flying private planes, roller skating, music, and loved his dog “Greezy.”
The surviving relatives include his children Michelle (Steven) Soderberg of Phoenix, Ariz., Michael (Lora) Spangle of Indianapolis, and Matthew (Angela) Spangle of Greenwood; his mother Hilda M. Spangle of Huntertown; a sister Shirley (William) Cook of Auburn; and his grandchildren Brandon Spangle, Nathaniel Soderberg, Nicholas Soderberg, Zachary Spangle, Alexis Spangle, Arielle Spangle, Steven Spangle, and Eli Spangle. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, September 30, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Ramon Ulanga of Fort Wayne Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fort Wayne Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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September 27th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Rex was very kind and always so polite to us.
He had an outstanding personality and an unforgettable smile. It certainly was a pleasure knowing him. We look forward to meeting up with him again one day.
September 27th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Mike and Family….
I cannot begin to express how I felt about your dad. He was a very special person who made you feel as if you had known him your whole life. His smile could brighten any room. He so loved being apart of our Team and we loved having him. I will greatly miss him as many others will too. May somehow you find peace and know that we are here for you if you ever need anything.
Kristy Weidler
September 28th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Michael, Lora and family…so sorry to hear about the home going of your father, grandpa….you are in our thoughts and prayers….love Richard and Diane
September 29th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Dear Hilda, Shirley and family,
I was saddened to learn of Rex’s unexpected passing. Jayne and I are living in China and working with the Peace Corps; otherwise, I would attend the memorial service. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you face these days of loss and reflection.
John and Jayne Bockman
September 29th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Mike,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. He was a kind and special person and will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of not only myself, but all of your coworkers.
Brian Fischer
September 29th, 2009 at 9:09 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss.
September 29th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Dear Hilda and family: Our hearts are deeply saddened by your loss and ours. Cousins are precius to us and it is hard for us to say good-bye to this dear one. How thankful we are that for the Christian the separation is only temporary. We love you and are thinking of you and praying for you in these difficult times.
September 30th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Dear Michelle and Steven and Nathan and Nicholas,
We are ever so sorry to hear about your Dad. We didn’t know him but reading about him, we realize he was a wonderful being and a fine person and will be missed by all.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Loss is never easy,however,remembering the happy times shared over the years with your gentle and fun loving natures brought him joy. May this sustain you and bring you peace.
God Bless
September 30th, 2009 at 9:14 am
So sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.
September 30th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Dear Michelle and Stephen, and Nathaniel and Nicholas,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. We can not make the funeral but hold you in our thoughts and prayers that your kind and happy gracious times of you’re sharing, which brought him joy, will sustain you in the days ahead.
Know that you are loved always from us and God above.
Uncle Tom, Mary Ann, and Grandma Lillian
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I was not informed of Rex Passing, and did not attend the funeral.I am sadden,and sorry to here of his death. My condolences to the family and wish them Gods strength in these sad moments. In our younger days, we had some fun times together, and think back to some of the highlights. One time we took a trip to Chicago for a day. We ran into some shady people, so i’m sure he would have remembered that day. May God smile on his family, always!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Rex was my grandpa and i am really sad that he past away. He was always there for when I needed him. He also would let me go to his house when ever possible. My grandpa was also a very good skater and speed skated with me and my family.
sleep in peace youll all always be in me.
September 10th, 2010 at 3:32 am
I just found ouy about the loss of Rex he was a one of a kind true loyal friend who will always be in my heart. Zac remember when youre grampa brought u to colorado I am honored to have met the family especially shirley