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Robin Spencer Obituary
He was born on May 13, 1952 in Ypsilanti to Ralph S. and Shirley J. Streeter Spencer. He married Shelley L. Godwin on Sept. 27, 1980 in Toledo, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife; his father of Redmond, Wash.; three children, Elise A. Spencer of Roscoe, Ill., Lauren B. Spencer (Jonathan M. Hines) of Rockton, Ill. and Jeffrey L. (Hannah C.) Spencer of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Lani Spencer of Redmond, Wash. and Leslie Spencer of Oakbrook, Ill.; and his devoted collies, Finnegan and Reilly.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Robin received his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, "Go Blue," his medical education at Wayne State University in Detroit and completed his family practice residency at Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine. He has served as the executive medical director for the OSF Medical Group, which is comprised of over 700 physicians and advanced practice providers in Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, Ill.
As he requested, his cremated remains will be cast at Tawas Point where he enjoyed many days of playing with his parents and sisters as a child, and later with his children, when visiting his grandparents, Forrest and Pearle Streeter at their home in Hale.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robin Spencer
Jodi Driscoll
March 9, 2015
He was a very good man and an even better doctor. I hope the family are at peace knowing he is with God. Rest in peace Dr. Spencer God bless.
Theresa Merriman
March 4, 2015
My condolences to the entire family. Dr Spencer was our family physician until he transferred out of town. He as a loving, caring, down to earth Dr. that truly listened. Truly saddened to hear of his death .
Delbert & Patricia Insko
March 3, 2015
Absolutely crushed with this news. He seemed to be a member of the family. He always appeared to be very personable. Our sincere condolences to his family for a special doctor.
patricia bales
March 3, 2015
Dr Spencer was my favorite physician,he took excellant care of my children when he was in Loves Park. He will be missed by all
Sherrie Loveland
March 3, 2015
Spencer family,
I am so sorry to hear of Robins passing. He was our family dr for many years. Always enjoyed his sense of humor and personality, as well as his expertise. What a great loss to the area. Best wishes and prayers. Wight-Loveland family.
Deb Hulet
March 2, 2015
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I enjoyed working with Robin in Peoria. He could always bring a smile to my face.
Marcia Patton
March 2, 2015
The world has lost a wonderful physician and human being. Dr. Spencer was our Doctor from the mid 80's until he transferred to Peoria many years later. I cried when he told us he was leaving Rockford. He had a great sense of humor and always made you feel like you were his most important patient. He would also always remember to ask you about your family and tell you great little stories about his family. My condolences to his family for the loss of this very special person. I can now picture Dr. Spencer and my Jim catching up on life events! RIP Dr. Spener, you were so loved and will be so missed.
Michael Stoll
March 1, 2015
Shelly & Family,
We are all so saddened to hear of Robin's passing. Till this day, we all still talk of the fond memories and great times we had on Parkview and even after you all moved a few blocks away.
Your father always brightened our day as well as my grandparents who would only see him! I still smile when I think of playing soccer with him in the front yard, the broken ankle, and the resulting crash at the convienance store, I'll take the blame for that comedy.
We will always have great memories of what a wonderful, thoughtful, caring man he was. I could go on for days about how much he meant to our family.
Please give everyone our best and know that you are all in our thoughts
The Stoll Family
Noah & Ginger Reeves
February 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Dr. Spencer's family and friends..
Varsha Bilolikar
February 28, 2015
Dr. Spencer was a kind and wonderful man. He was the reason I came to Rockford to work with OSF. His passing comes as a complete shock. Rest in Peace and Go Blue!
February 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Dr Spencer was a great physician, his patient's loved him, as we did at his Morton OSFMG home. I feel blessed to have worked with him and will continue to pray for your family. Michelle Byrd, RN
Dan and Diane Lee
February 28, 2015
So sorry to hear about Dr. Spencer. He was our family doctor for years. We missed him so much when he left area and now we are devistated to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace.
Bev Schwindenhammerr
February 28, 2015
Shelly and family,
You are in my prayers. Dr.Spencer was an amazing man and friend. He touched so many along his journey. What a blessing he was in my life.
Paul & Wanda Johnson
February 28, 2015
Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
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