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Oct 2nd, 1945 - Jan 3rd, 2022Visitation: 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Military honors will be presented at 3 p.m. prior to the start of the visitation.
William H. “Bill” Spitzner, age 76, of Xenia, Illinois, and formerly of Flora, passed away Monday afternoon, January 3, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born October 2, 1945, in Rinard, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Mary (Hale) Spitzner. He had been married to Betty Mae Colclasure, Charlotte Lynn Blackwell, and Shaune D. McPeak.
Bill served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed by the City of Flora, Valley Steel, the telephone company, and had worked in the oil field. He was the manager at the Flora American Legion and more recently had worked at the Flora Golf Course for a number of years. He was a member of the Louisville American Legion, the Flora Elks, and the Flora Moose Lodge. Bill enjoyed time spent fishing, golfing, camping, being with friends, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
He is survived by 2 sons: William H. (Angela) Spitzner Jr. of Clay City, and Doug Spitzner of Xenia; companion of the last 14 years: Linda Kay Allen of Xenia; grandchildren: Hanna Kay Spitzner, Malachi Spitzner (Emma), Mycca Spitzner, and Makhara Spitzner; 1 great-granddaughter: Rory Mae; siblings: Joan (Bill) Pearce of Flora, John (Mary) Spitzner of Flora, and Mike (Connie) Spitzner of Clay City; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; and siblings: Charlie Spitzner, Melvin Spitzner, and Betty Brown.
A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military honors will be presented at 3 p.m. prior to the start of the visitation. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County ESDA and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Lots of good memories with Bill he was a great friend and he will be missed may God comfort the family in this sad time
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Praying for comfort in your time of need.
I lost a very dear friend. Rest in Peace and I will see you later. We will have a Stag beer together and talk old times and better times.
I'm so sorry to hear Bill has passed. My deepest condolences to the family. May he R.I.P.
Lots of good memories with Bill. RIP you will be missed by many.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy and fun to be around. He had a great sense of humor and was friendly to everyone. We ask that God help each of you during this difficult time. May He put his arms around you and comfort you in a way that only He can.
Glad I got the chance to know him.
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Prayers for you and your family
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's Passing. Thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and really the whole communities loss. Bill was a great man and will be so missed 😢
So sorry for your loss Doug. Continued prayers for you and your family during this most difficult time.
Sorry to hear about Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Bill was a great and funny guy and a friend of the family. Love and prayers for all his family and friends.
Ruthie and I extend our condolences.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father Doug...may God give you comfort at this time.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for all his family, may God be with all of you during this time.
Our condolences to all of Bills family. May he Rest In Peace.
Bill and Doug so sorry for the loss of your dad. Kay so sorry for your loss. All of your families are in my prayers.
Gonna miss Mr Bill we had quite a few beers together back in the day,so sorry for your loss,thinking of you Doug and Bill and all the family
Prayers for the Family Rest In Peace Bill
Sympathy is extended to The Family and Friends. Sorry for Your Loss.
Bill will be missed by all. So sorry for the families loss.
We are going to miss Bill. Praying for the family during this sad time
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family and friends.
Bill Was always my Friend .. He will be Missed , He had a great sense of Humor ..
So sorry for your loss. Remember him with Clarence and Grandpa! Remembering you all in our prayers!
So sorry Malachi for the loss of your grandfather.
Will miss you Uncle Bill. Fly high with everybody up there and watch over all of us down here. Love Ya
We were so sorry to hear the news that Bill had passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
Bill could talk to anyone and was kind to everyone. He did so may things for people that were never know. Prayer for his family and friends for he will be truly missed by all.
Good memories of Bill, when he and his brother John & family came to Tim Keith's General Store for Wednesday social nights, growing up in Rinard, our grade school years. Rest in Peace.
Uncle Bill was one amazing man. Never a dull moment when he was around. He kept you on your toes. You will be forever missed in our family. Keeping you all in our prayers. Until we meet again you ornery ole fart. We Love You.
So sorry for your loss. Love an Prayers for Uncle Bill's family
Prayers for the family. Appreciated knowing Bill and being a 1964 Classmate.
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