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SPAHN, GERALD - age 79 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away suddenly, Sunday, February 26, 2012. Gerald played football at Indiana University and while serving in the United States Air Force. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Dayton and his masters degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 31 years of service. Gerald was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and former Ohio Bass Masters Champion. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Spahn; and his brother, William Spahn. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Spahn; daughter, Lisa Spahn Graves and husband, Joel of Michigan; step sons, Jeff and Rick Wellman; grandchildren, Justice and Carson Graves; twin brother, Thomas Spahn and wife, Carole of the Tellico Village Community; sister, Mary Ellen Spahn of Loudon; nephew and nieces, Thomas Spahn, Deborah Spahn, Karen Barnes and husband, Kurt, Sandy Bullington and husband, Marty, Susan Johnson, Patty Jumper and husband, John, along with several great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Christian Mathis officiating. Entombment will follow in the church columbarium with full military honors conducted by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home and Cremations, Tellico Village Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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We are sorry for your loss. It was a joy to meet and dance with you both.
"See you across the square"
You are in our prayers.
Debbi Jo Fox and
Daddy - John A Roberts
March 6, 2012
Dear JoAnn, Tom, and Carole,
We are saddened to hear of Gerry's passing and want to express our condolances to each of you. We remember fondly our trip to Alaska a few years ago.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Susan Scott
February 28, 2012
Dear JoAnn,Tom and Carole,
We are so saddened to read about Gerry's
passing.Our Sincerest, Deepest Sympathies.
Love and prayers,Sandy and Don O'Malley.
Brownstown, Michigan.
February 28, 2012
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