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Frederick Spanhake Obituary
WITTENBERG-Frederick (Charlie) Spanhake, 90, died Feb. 6, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. He was revered as one of the versatile old-timers knowledgeable about farming, fishing and hunting.
Charlie had fallen in his driveway some days previously. Charlie did recover showing a clear memory, good appetite and a love and concern for his dog, George. He was a World War II Army veteran having been awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Joan Bryant and Rose Moore looked after Charlie during his last years.
Surviving are sisters: Eleanor Smith of West Hurley and Louisa 'Lilly' Becker of Olive Bridge, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Charlie will be held on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013 at 12 noon at the E. B. Gormley Funeral Home,Main St. Phoenicia with Rev. Sonja Tillberg McClarey as celebrant.
You may share a special memory at Charlie's memorial page at www.gormleyfuneralhome.com
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Joni Larsen
February 24, 2013
Charlie was my neighbor for many years and will always be remembered as a kind man who loved to tell stories of life in the Wittenberg Valley. From cutting the hay in my field to advice on growing vegetables in my garden Charlie was always a quiet presence in my world. Here's to you Charlie, thanks for the memories and may you rest in peace. xoxxo Joni Larsen
Carol Smith- Zeilnhofer
February 24, 2013
I remember Uncle Charley very well at our annual 4th of July shindigs at my Uncles house in Wittenburg. He came every year and of course having grown up in the area I saw him quite frequently. He is a part of my childhood memories. R.I.P Charley!
john mccolgan
February 24, 2013
Didn't know you Charlie however, felt the need to thank you for your sacrifices during WW2. Because of you, and men and women like you, generations to come will enjoy Freedom.
"Ar dheis De' go raibh a anam uasal"
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