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PATRICK GENE SPANGLER

PATRICK SPANGLER Obituary

SPANGLER, PATRICK GENE, 61, of Winter Park, FL, passed away January 31, 2011. He was born in Harlingen, Texas. Mr. Spangler attended Texas A&I University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. Mr. Spangler has served in various Civilian positions in the Army, Air Force, and Navy in his Federal Service Career of over 36 years. He began his career with the Army in the Maintainability Engineering program at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX. This was followed by assignment as a Maintainability Engineer at the US Army Missile Command, Huntsville, Alabama. Following a short assignment with the Air Force at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas as an Industrial Engineer, Mr. Spangler transferred to the Naval Training Equipment Center in Orlando, Florida in 1978. After several Engineering assignments with the Navy, he returned to the Army in 1984, when he joined the Project Manager for Training Devices. Mr. Spangler has served in successive technical and leadership positions as a Project Director, Senior Project Director, Deputy Product Manager and Deputy Project Manager prior to becoming the Assistant to the Program Executive Officer. Pat was a patriot, a mentor to many, and a respected friend to all. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his two older brothers, Michael Spangler of Alpharetta, Ga. and Thomas Hendrix of Belton, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 9 at 11:00 AM at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Winter Park, Fl. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, Macon, Missouri. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice in Pat's name.
Arrangements entrusted to
COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 (407-678-4500).

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Feb. 6, 2011.

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Bonnie Hirtle

February 1, 2022

So hard to believe it's been 11 years since you've been gone. I still feel your presence and hear your dry sense of humor. When I'm in a quandary, I still ask myself "what would Pat say". He will always be close to my heart.

John

February 4, 2021

It´s been ten years my friend I miss our talks we solved a lot of worlds problems well we thought we did miss you my friend

Bonnie

February 1, 2021

It's so very hard to believe that it's been 10 years. I think of you frequently and still smile over our brainstorming and camaraderie, the many laughs we shared. As you know, I still talk to you and smile. I miss you greatly!

Madeleine Spangler

January 31, 2021

We still miss you every day Pat.

October 18, 2012

one of the nicest human beings i have ever met my life will always be better for having known pat good bye my friend

Bonnie Hirtle

February 1, 2012

In memoriam:

I give you this one thought to keep, I am with you still - do not weep

I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone, I am with you still...in each new dawn.

February 26, 2011

Our prayers are with you Mike. I know this is hard and you will miss him. God bless you and give you strength and comfort. Andy and Judy

DPM CATT (1997-2007)

Jose Pepin

February 17, 2011

Que descanses en Paz mi amigo Pat y que Dios te tenga en la Gloria.

Paul and Sandy Beasley

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Pat was a wonderful person and God took him too soon.

John Ewing

February 10, 2011

Pat's passing came as a shock and surprise to me. He was a fine man and a good and faithful friend to many. I wish we could have seen more of him. I fondly remember those days in the early 1950's when we were all kids growing up in Harlingen and San Benito, the times we spent together with Meme, Aunt Pearl and Lee, Grandma Kelly, and Aunt Ruth.

Bob Ewing

February 9, 2011

Mike and Madeleine, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you how wonderful Pat was to his aunts, as well as to my mother. His patience in seeing that her computer always had the latest protection and advancements was a source of both comfort and fun to her. I myself will never forget his unwavering response when, asked to join us in a spirited Yatzee game, he would answer, while sitting at the table with us and with a twinkle in his eye, "I can't...I'm too busy right now." I wish we could have one more Thanksgiving in Macon with him.

February 9, 2011

Dear Mike and Madeleine,

Our hearts are heavy now as you mourn the loss of Pat. Please know that we are thinking of you during this time and wishing you comfort in the days ahead.

Jim and Ellen Dennis and family

February 8, 2011

Mr. Spangler was the best supervisor/friend I had in my 39 year government service career. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Frank Fielder, MSgt, USAF-Retired

Traci Jones

February 7, 2011

Pat was a quiet man of great faith and wisdom. He was a loyal friend and we miss him more than words can say.

John Ells

February 6, 2011

You will be missed. I know your faith has carried you to a much better place. Rest in peace.

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