Bruce R. "Uke" Spingler

WEEDSPORT < Bruce "Uke" R. Spingler, 75, of Weedsport, died peacefully at home Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. Bruce was born Sept. 8, 1932, in Auburn, the son of the late Edson and Leita Starr Spingler. He graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1950. He was a farmer for 10 years, then bought the Village Diner in Weedsport which he owned and operated for 25 years. His love of horses led him to racing ponies at Moravia Downs for a good many years, then he pursued the sport in Florida, where he was able to race for several years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Georgia Cady Spingler; three children, Marcia (Mark) Riester, Ronald (Judy) Spingler and Jim (Mary Jane) Spingler; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his three siblings, Harold "Tom", Kenneth "Dud" and Luella Jago "Sis". Family and friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jewell Funeral Homes, Inc., 8886 S. Seneca St., Weedsport. Funeral services will immediately follow at the funeral home. Burial will be in Weedsport Rural Cemetery. His family would like to thank Hospice for their wonderful care during his illness. They have all been terrific. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY 13021. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.