Robert Spaetti Obituary

CARMI — Robert J. Spaetti, 85, of Carmi, passed away at 10:24 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.

He was born Oct. 2, 1922, in Warrick County, Ind., the son of John Mattias and Mary Catherine (Nurrenbern) Spaetti. He married Rose Mary Schenk on Nov. 27, 1947, in Evansville, Ind. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. He was a farmer, carpenter and member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church. Robert was a former member of St. Bernard's School Board, Men's Club and St. Vincent DePaul Society, all of Rockport, Ind.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Rose Mary Spaetti of Carmi; three daughters, Mary Stratman and Susan Sneed, both of Evansville, and Ann Bova of Springfield, Ill.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Brenda Spaetti of Evansville, and Donald and Mona Spaetti, Mike Spaetti and James Spaetti, all of Carmi; one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Martha Jane Spaetti of Richland, Ind., 11 grandchildren, Cory Spaetti, Charissa Blazevich, Jason Spaetti, Jody Garrett, Nathaniel and Rebecca Stratman, Rachel Spaetti, Benjamin, Andrew, Casey and David Bova; one great-grandchild, Tyler Blazevich; and a special aunt, Lillian Spaetti of Evansville.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Steve Stratman, a brother, Marvin Head, and a grandson, Joshua Spaetti.

Funeral services for Robert J. Spaetti, 85, of Carmi, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Carmi, with the Rev. Father Stephen Rudolphi officiating. Burial will be in St. Polycarp Cemetery in Carmi, with military rites by the Carmi VFW and the American Legion.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Campbell Funeral Home, 609 W. Main Street in Carmi.

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Published by Courier Press on Oct. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Spaetti

11 Entries

October 30, 2007

The children of Victoria Reutter (Wildemann-Nurrenbern, who entered Heavens gate 3/7/2007), are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Allow those memories of your Daddy and Grandpa to bring you comfort and joy. You will see him again!

Cousins:
Marilyn Coon (Phoenix AZ)
Carolyn Millan (Bullhead City AZ)
Evelyn Redmon (Evansville)
Ronald J. Reutter (Evansville)

Carolyn Millan

October 29, 2007

Dear Family:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, along with prayers of comfort and peace during this time. I did not know Robert, and probably not
many of the family, but I do know y'all are couzins.

My mother is Victoria Reutter (Wildemann-Nurrenburn) of Evansville, who in March 2007 also went to be with the Lord; so I know how much you will miss Robert. I know too, she would have sent her thoughts and prayers to the family; so in her absence, I stand in the gap. Mom (Vickie) spoke often of the Spaettis and times gone by--pleasant memories.

I am the daughter who lived with my husband Conrad, in Owensboro back in the 80s as he served as the new Port Director of Customs there. Whenever we would come up to the Hwy(231?)near Rockport to cross the bridge, if Mom was with us, she would always comment to me of her 'Spaetti' cousins.

Well, I imagine she and Robert are now sharing some stories, and sitting at the feet of Jesus too!

God Bless you, and take comfort in knowing ...'to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord----

May His Spirit be with you all!

Tom Weiss

October 10, 2007

John and family,

We were very sorry to hear of the death of your father. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn and Tom Weiss

Jerry & Jane Smith

October 10, 2007

Mike,
We send our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Father.

Judy McCain

October 10, 2007

Rose and Family, Some of my most favorite times as a child were visiting Rose and Bob in Rockport or Carmi, my folks have long past but memories are with me forever, I am so sorry for your loss and know that the Lord is watching over you.

Judy Miles McCain
(Kenneth and Ursula's daughter)

Marcia Lee King

October 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Spaetti, Susan and family,
God bless you, dear Spaetti family,
in this time of your sorrow.
You are remembered in our prayers,
Fr. Ted, Robert, Brenda and
Marcia Lee

Kathy & Sam Rumade

October 9, 2007

Susan

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you all in your times of sorrow

Karen Woods

October 9, 2007

Dear Susan,
I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you. May God hold you and your family in the palm of his hand and comfort you. I know the Renew group all sends their sympathy. Tacy and I are here for you, all you need to do is call. You and your family are in our prayers.

Ernie Posadas

October 9, 2007

Dear John and Brenda and family,

May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with you specially in this difficult moment.

Ernie and Daisy Posadas

Fr. Jim Sauer

October 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Spaetti, John and Brenda and Family,

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the death of your father. I knew that he had moved to the Carmi "bottoms" -- as my dad always called them -- from Rockport some years ago. Guess he wanted to become a "Pioneer" instead of a "Hoosier". I am in Upper Michigan until the end of October for study and so I cannot be with you personally; but know that I am with you in prayer. I will offer Mass for your dad and all of you. We all look forward to seeing our loved ones again in heaven -- may you too have that hope and faith. God Bless, Fr. Jim Sauer

Jacob Newkirk

October 9, 2007

Mary Jo, Nathanial & Becky --

So sorry to hear about your dad and grandpa. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With love,
Jacob, Ginger, Cinnamon, Rosemary, J.T. & Cassi Newkirk

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