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Walter Spichiger Obituary

Walter M. Spichiger, 75, of North East, Pa., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1944 in Zurich, Switzerland a son of the late Hermann and Margrit Biedermann Spichiger.

For many years, Walter was a local referee for Junior Varsity and Elementary School Soccer.

Walter is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Farnen Spichiger, one son, Sven Erik Spichiger and his wife Kuen of Washington, three daughters, Nicole Gough and her husband Danny of Florida, Kirsten West and her husband Forrest of Wisconsin and Lea Barger and her husband Jamie of Pennsylvania and his brother, Robert Spichiger and his wife Gabi of Switzerland. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Sean, Isaac, Lin-Ling, William, Benjamin, Daisy, Amos, Jeremiah, Jael, Jerome, Samuel, Wilson and Margaret.

At Walter's request private services will be held at the convenience of his family. W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home, 92 S. Lake St., North East, Pa., is in care of funeral arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. To send condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneralhome.com.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jul. 21, 2019.

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July 27, 2019

Greatest asset Colonial Bakery ever had in the business
Thanks Walt
You had the greatest influence on me.
TIP my friend

Patricia Lewis

July 24, 2019

Dear Carol and family, My deepest sympathy on Walt's passing. I will never forge those years in DuBois!

Tracy Seaman

July 21, 2019

To Walter's Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Walter at Colonial Bakery in the early 1980's. He was a wonderful man. I will never forget his kind, warm personality. Prayers for his family and all those who loved him. Rest in peace, Walt.

Patricia Rihel

July 21, 2019

Walt was always a gentleman, and great co-worker. A true Chef. Sincere Sympathy to Carol and family.

July 21, 2019

What a wonderful man. Sorry for your loss.
Great baker and friend.

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