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Visitation: 3 until 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Remembrance Ceremony: 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and a Loyal Order of Moose Service of Tribute will immediately follow
At the request of the family, please plan on wearing a face mask if attending the visitation or funeral ceremony. Disposable masks will be available at the funeral home.
John Robert Spitzner, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, February 12, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 8, 1946, in Rinard, the son of Clarence Aden and Mary Rosalee (Hale) Spitzner. He was united in marriage to Mary R. Livingston on June 6, 1965, and they later divorced in 1984, but were reunited together in 2014.
John graduated from Flora High School in 1964. He had worked for the International Shoe Company, Ford Motor Company, O. Ames Handle Factory, Cargill, Hella Electronics, and for 20 years was the Administrator and Social Quarters Manager at the Flora Moose Lodge, having just recently retired. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and going to the boat. John was a member of the Louisville American Legion Post 914 and the Flora Moose Lodge 1384 where he was highly involved and put in countless hours of hard work and dedication for Mooseheart and Moosehaven. He was a man of few words and if you asked him “How ya feeling John?” his reply would always be, “I’m good” and that was his response up until the very end. We are so very sad but thankful that God has freed him of his pain.
He is survived by his significant other: Mary Hutchens of Flora; children: Lisa (Eric) Stanley of Clay City, Patrick (Doreen) Spitzner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Cindy (Mike) Tatman of Flora; 12 grandchildren: Jackie (Chris) McCarthy, Emily (Jeremy) Sells, Jon (Andrea) Ausbrook, Stormie (Josh) Leigh, Jesse Spitzner, Alexis (Ariel) Spitzner, Courtney (Fred) Johnson, Travis Rosenberger, Jasmine Oldham, Katy (Jared) Hunt, Ty Spitzner, and Tiffany Tatman; 24 great-grandchildren; sister: Joan (Bill) Pearce of Flora; brother: Mike (Connie) Spitzner of Clay City; 2 sisters-in-law: Sandy Spitzner of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and Earlene Spitzner of Cisne; brother-in-law: Rex Brown of Flora; 2 special family friends: Linda Allen and Ruth Livingston; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends; and family pet: Domino.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Mary Spitzner; father and mother-in-law: Spurgeon and Helen Livingston; siblings: Betty Brown, Charlie Spitzner, Melvin Spitzner, and Bill Spitzner; 2 sisters-in-law: Sue Spitzner and Shaun Spitzner; a brother-in-law: Robert Livingston; 3 nieces, 2 nephews, and 2 great-nieces.
Visitation for John Spitzner will be held from 3 until 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Brother Ernie Lewis officiating.
A Remembrance Ceremony for John will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and a Loyal Order of Moose Service of Tribute will immediately follow. At the request of the family, please plan on wearing a face mask if attending the visitation or funeral ceremony. Disposable masks will be available at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to either Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Moose International and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Knew John while working at Cargill. He was a sweet guy, always ready to help.
Larry & I have known John since our kiddos were all in school. But i really got to know him ,working the coil winder with him @ Hella . Some days were not so great ,but for the most part they were awesome . We were both very opinionated ,not a good combo sometimes . But i grew to love & respect him & we became great friends & co workers . I will truly miss this man .RIP John .
John was my neighbor just lived around the corner from him. Whenever I'd walk my dog he would always wave as I went by. Rest in peace
Our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Lisa, Patrick and Cindy. John never met a stranger and touched so many lives with all his hard work at the Moose! May he Rest In Peace!
John will be missed by many. RIP dear friend. Prayers for his family
God gained a wonderful angel. I enjoyed many good times with you John and you will always hold a special place in my heart. Your love for your family will also live on forever. God speed, fly high!
Our sympathy for the Family & Prayers Rest In Peace fellow 1964 FTHS Wolves
Prayers for the family. John was a great guy and will be missed.
Such a wonderful neighbor for my Mother, he will be missed forever. Condolences to all the family, friends and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Where or what can I say about John? He was loved by everyone and he never met a stranger. We had so many great times and he had the best since of humor. R.I.P. John, you will be so missed. Till we meet again my friend. ❤
Mary, So sorry for your loss.
John was a good and kind hearted man, from a strong family and always willing to help others. He will be missed by many, my prayers to Mary and the entire Spitzner family, he will be missed by the Moose Lodge as well as his friends.
Worked with John many years at Hella. Such a kind man, and always kept everyone laughing. Prayers for the following days, and condolences to his family. John was a great guy.
Thoughts and comforting prayers to you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends. He was a great guy and will be missed
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thought and prayers during this difficult time. There is comfort in knowing that He is pain free now. John will be missed by all that knew him, but he is now reunited with Bill, Charlie, Melvin and Betty. Fly high, John
Thank you for all that you were to us and our family. You touched so many lives. Well until we meet again rest easy. Every time I lose my keys or glasses I’ll think of you. You are missed my friend. Praying for the family and friends of such an honorable man.
Such a fun and friendly man. Had alot of fun at work with him. So sorry for your loss. RIP John
Mary & Family, During my time as Regional Manager of Illinois for the Loyal Order of Moose, I knew that John was a very dedicated Moose Member that I could always count on to get the job done and I never had to worry about it being done right. Karen & I send our deepest sympathy and condolences. Be rest assured that John well earned his rightful place in God's Kingdom. I had great respect for John and will always remember him with happy memories. Rest in peace, Pilgrim Brother John
My thoughts and prayers to all. He was a very nice guy.
John was a great guy. He was always good to me and my family.RIP John.
Sympathy is extended , Sorry for Your Loss.
Sad to hear of John's passing. I liked how he always told it like it was; straight forward. He could always make me chuckle. Our sincerest condolences to all his family.
Went to school with John and I have lots of fond memories of him. Thoughts and prayers for John's family and friends. A wonderful person who will be missed.
We will always hold you in our hearts and thoughts.Fly high with Mom,Incle Charlie,Uncle Melvin and Uncle Bill.Keep an eye on us down here.love and miss you so much
Dear grandpa, it’s me the favorite! Haha, I’m only kidding! You know… I don’t believe in special people, only that people can be extra special in our lives… The impact you’ve left on my life and so many others will carry long past today. You taught us to care about each other, be good people, do what’s right, be fair, admit when we’re wrong and learn from our past. I never got the chance to tell you but the summer I spent with you in Illinois with you was one of my favorite memories, I was scared sh*tless at first but within a few days I learned that you only wanted me to be a good kid! I loved waking up to get breakfast at the diner with you, you would tell everyone “this is my grandson”, taking me to run errands with you, sitting around with your friends listening to stories, taking me to see my cousins, aunts and uncles. I didn’t know it at the time but it you were teaching me so much more than being a good kid, you taught me to be a good person and shaped me into the man I am today. Thank you grandpa, love you, Jesse.
I was so sad to learn of John's passing!!! Jim always said he was "one the GOOD guys" !!! Very sorry I can't get down there for his service! He and Jim can now rest together.
So sorry for your loss (prayers)
Prayers for the family. John is an amazing soul and will shine bright forever.
I'm so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by so many who knew him well. I pray for your family to receive comfort and peace.
Mary and family sorry for your loss, John will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear that John has passed away. Jerry and John were first cousins and both Jerry and I always enjoyed our friendship with John. He was always such a jolly and positive person. He will be missed by his family as well as all his friends in the community.
We are so very sorry to hear about John. Known him for years very nice guys
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