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Robert Spering Obituary

Robert Spering

AGE: 85 • Middletown

Robert R. Spering, 85, of Middletown, NJ, died on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was born in NY and lived in Middletown for 55 years. Robert was a self employed Insurance Broker in New York City for many years before his retirement in 1995. He served his country honorably in the US Navy during WWII receiving many stars and medals including, most proudly, a Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW Post 2179, serving as Commander from 1992 to 1993. He was Quarter Master from 1996 to 1997, and Assistant Quarter Master until the present.

Surviving are his loving wife, Edith; his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Cheryl Spering, of Manning, SC; his 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and John Smallwood of Shrewsbury, and Monica and John DiNicholas of Berlin; as well as his 8 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Burial is scheduled for Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:30 am at Beverly National Cemetery, 916 Bridgeboro Rd., Beverly, NJ. Please arrive at the cemetery by 10:15 am.

In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to Tomorrows Children's Fund, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601. For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Dec. 29, 2012.
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To The Spering family. My deepest sympathy on Bob';s passing. I wish I could have attended the services at the funeral home, but was precluded by my poor health. Like all at #2179, I loved Bob. He was a real gentleman, a comrade and a dear friend. We will all miss him.
Walter Barber PPC #2179

Walter Barber

December 31, 2012

To all in the Spering family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to your family. I have many fond memories of coming over to your house while Mr. Spering was always teetering in the garage listening to country music. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Love,
Emily

Emily Fix

December 30, 2012

Dear Edith,

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband. How glad I am that I got to meet him and visit again. You were his shining star. The love between you truly shone and inspired many, no doubt. Love to you.

Carol Fowler

December 29, 2012

Many good times. Louis Grodowsky, Melbourne, Fl.

December 29, 2012

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