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2025

Nancy Kessler-Spero Obituary

Nancy was born Sept. 21, 1949, in Harvey, North Dakota. The Kessler family moved to Lodi, California in 1957. She graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1967. She earned a Master's degree in counseling from Sacramento State after attending multiple colleges. She was a counselor at Tokay High School for 20+ years. She enjoyed visiting 160 countries with her husband Lon.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elroy and Rosella Kessler, and her husband Orlando (Lon) Spero. She is survived by her brothers El (Nancy), and Scott (Tammy), and a stepson John (LoriAnn) Spero, grandchildren, and a loving extended family of nephews and nieces and their children.
She passed away from cancer in Valley Springs, CA on May 19, 2025. Honoring her wishes, no service will be held.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from May 29 to Jun. 5, 2025.

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Lynn Tomson

June 6, 2025

Nancy was the best shopper and traveler. She was always on the lookout for a bargain at Macy's. Loved shopping and traveling with Nancy. She was the best navigator and used the GPS so well, we hardly got lost. She and Lon will be missed very much.

Margie Holmes

June 4, 2025

Nancy was a dear and loved special friend. She was truly beautiful inside and out. We met in 1957 when the family moved from North Dakota to
Lodi. I am going to miss her
so much.
Condolences to her family.

Lori Bryant

June 2, 2025

Just a note to say how much I enjoyed working with Nancy (and Lon) during her time here at Lodi High. I can still see her smile, and feel her sassy spirit! Her humor and caring heart made work the best. They now have the ultimate world view from above :)

Joanne Fandrich

May 29, 2025

Nancy and I met in Mrs. Simon's 6th grade class at Washington School. We have remained friends ever since. She invited me to church with her and I am still attending after 64 yrs. Her folks picked me up every Sunday morning and evening and on Wednesday nights. We enjoyed going to church camp, paddle boarding at Lodi Lake and swimming at Blakey pool. I don't ever remember having a fall out with her all the years we've been friends. I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Linda Hashimoto

May 29, 2025

The nicest lady ever. I so enjoyed working with her and her friendship

Barney L Bender

May 29, 2025

I'm so shocked and saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. Nancy has been a friend of mine for 50+ years. I always thought she was a special lady. Condolences to Nancy's family.

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