Robert Spoo

Robert Spoo obituary, Atlantic, IA

Robert Spoo

Robert Spoo Obituary

Visit the Schmidt Family Funeral Home - Atlantic website to view the full obituary.

Robert Allen Spoo was born on February 5, 1954 the son of Donald Dean and Doris Mardell (Leander) Spoo in Fort Riley, Kansas. He passed away on October 22, 2025 at his home in Atlantic.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Spoo of Atlantic; sister, Julie (Jeff) Ivory of St. Louis, Missouri and two nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Donald Spoo.

No services are planned.

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Schmidt Family Funeral Home - Atlantic

1804 East 7th Street P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022

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