Frank & Bright Funeral Home
John Spitzner
Oct 8th, 1946 - Feb 12th, 2022John 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