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Richard R. Spencer
1931 - 2025
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1931
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2025
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Richard Spencer Obituary
February 28, 1931 - July 26, 2025
MADISON – Dick Spencer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home in Madison, Wis. He was a devoted family man and all-around excellent gent who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of Dick's life will take place at CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 944 E. Gorham St., Madison, WI 53703, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate gifts to a cause very dear to Dick's heart: The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at www.adrc.wisc.edu/give.
For more information and online condolences, please visit www.gundersonfh.com.
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