Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
William C. Spier
1956 - 2017
William C. Spier
1956 - 2017
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1956
DIED
2017
William Spier Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John Mihay
September 19, 2022
I think of you often, and miss you vert much.You died far too young. Much love
Leo McNellis
April 12, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, Sue. Bill was a great running buddy. I will miss him.
David Claycomb
October 19, 2017
Billy was a inspiration to all.
October 6, 2017
Dear Sue and family. I am sadden to hear of your beloved Bill passing away. I know you both suffered a long time with his illness. Know that I think of you often and will keep prayers for you and your family. Remember he is only a heart beat away from you. Thinking of you always, Sandy Raabe
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Lucy Curry
October 3, 2017
To the family and loved ones of Mr. Spier, my deepest sympathies. He was an outstanding teacher who got his students excited and involved about having a positive impact on the world we share. Lucy- student of graduating class of 1993.
ben smith
September 26, 2017
Uncle Bill, Aunt Dorothy, Teri, Mike, Jim, and of course Sue, Im terribly sorry for your loss. Although our paths didn't cross much as adults, I always had great respect and admiration for Bill. And I know as cousins, we shared a mutual love for the great outdoors and nature. Rest in peace Bill.
Ric Coleman
September 26, 2017
So sorry to hear that my classmate has passed away. Although I hadn't seen Bill since we graduated in 1974 I have nothing but fond memories of Bill, especially from playing baseball with him and against him when we were kids.
Richad Cohen
September 25, 2017
We lost a real mensch...a person of integrity and honor....when we lost Bill Spier. The world needs more people llike him now more than ever. Fortunately as a teacher, friend and mentor to the younger generation he has trained and prepared a cadre of young adults to carry on his legacy; to make this community and planet a better place for all God's creatures. Bill was an inspiration to all that crossed his path.
Love and Peace to the Spier family
Rich & Dana Cohen
Don Cronk
September 25, 2017
Bill was one of a kind. As a young counselor at New Prairie High School I learned that I could find consistently good coffee in the chemical storage area behind Bill's classroom. Scientists to the core, Bill, Mike Powers and Jim Holifield measured the freshly ground beans with a laboratory scale and added water from a researched mark on a beaker every morning. The sardonic repartee among colleagues was as much of an eye opener as the joe, and Bill was chief instigator. As a friend, I never wondered what Bill's opinion might be. He stated his feelings with deep conviction and colorful language. It was great. Bill has left a lasting impression on all of his students and anyone who ever knew him. He'll be missed.
Dan Egierski
September 25, 2017
Sue:
I am saddened to hear about Bill's passing and battle that he has been fighting. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers
September 25, 2017
Sue:
I am saddened to hear about Bill's passing and the battle he fought. You and the rest of his family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dan Egierski
Lisa Olson
September 25, 2017
I am so sorry Sue to hear about Bill. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Olson
CC
September 25, 2017
To the family of William C. (Bill) Spier. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
September 25, 2017
Bill, you are forever in our hearts and thoughts. Your humor, intellect, cooking and gardening skills were amazing. It was a special treat to come to your house for dinner and see your amazingly beautiful yard. We had many laughs sitting in your backyard. We watched all the different kinds of birds you attracted with flowers and feeders. You had flowers in your garden that were spectacular and unusual.
Rest in peace our friend. Your pain is now gone. You fought a long and hard battle. But we will see you again some day.
John and Janelle Mihay
Paul Mouros
September 25, 2017
My sincerest condolences go out to Sue and the entire Spier/Peczkowski family. As I right this 'Stairway To Heaven' is playing in the background. Bill was a unique man of his own convictions who endured many years of pain but now will be in the heavens to help protect us all. Bill was brilliant and championed nature and this earth that we all inhabit. Bill is finally at peace with himself; body, mind, and soul. I was proud to be considered one of Bill's friends, as he was truly a hero of mine in every sense of the word. The last time I was fortunate to see Bill we shared happy moments/laughs of our childhood that I will never forget. Every time I hear birds singing, butterflies flying, trees blowing in the wind, and the sun shining brightly upon us, I will think of Bill and his enduring hope and legacy. Rest easy, my friend, be free and God-Speed as you will truly be missed. Peace to one and all.
Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results
3545 N. Bendix Dr., South Bend, IN 46628
Make a Donation
in William Spier's name
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Spier's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
