He was a teacher at Reading Muhlenberg Vo-Tech and a social studies and reading teacher at Hamburg Area School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2006.

Robert was an avid fisherman, taking many trips to

Canada. He enjoyed reading and traveling with his family,

especially yearly adventures to the shore.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Eileen, are children, Kristin Hurley, Reading; Maxwell R. Spangler, University Park, Md.; two grandchildren, Allison and Kate Hurley.

Other survivors include siblings: Clarence Spangler Jr., Birdsboro; Isabelle Moyer, Temple; Mary Balthaser,

Robesonia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter

Spangler.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's memory to Penn State Dance Marathon, Attn: Finance, Thon Office, 227D HUB, University Park, PA 16802.

Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, Friday, April 8, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Thomas Irvin officiating. Burial will follow in Alsace Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive relatives and friends 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Apr. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Spangler

18 Entries

Judith Gabriel

April 10, 2016

Eileen and Max, My heart goes out to you at this time of great loss. Bob made my day happier every day we talked at work. I remember all those days, happy hours, your wedding, Max's birth. I hope all your wonderful memories sustain you in these difficult days. A great lesson for me--don't lose touch with special people in your life. I thought of all of you a million times over the years but let work consume me. I couldn't even make it to Bob's funeral because of work; but Eileen--you, Max, and Bob are in my thoughts and prayers. Bob touched many lives and mine was one of them.

James Dietrich

April 7, 2016

Mr.Spangler was one of the best teachers I ever had! My father died when I was 15, the day I came back to school, he sat me down and had along talk with me, that talk changed my life. I always remembered him as being the best!! My send my Prayers and Blessings to his entire family. He made a difference! May God shower you with his presence.

Lori Routson (Pfleger)

April 7, 2016

To the Spangler Family. I had Mr.Spangler at HAHS. He was a great teacher . I will always remember when I went on the class trip to WASHINGTON I've learned a lot from Bob . Thinking of you all during this difficult time hugs. VERY sad . .
God Bless u all

Kelly Krick

April 7, 2016

Mr. Spangler was a great teacher and a very nice guy! Prayers to his family!

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George Phillips

April 7, 2016

When I was in junior high, Mr. Spangler was one of my favorite teachers. Years later when I came back to Hamburg to teach, he was a friend and mentor. I will always remember his great sense of humor, kindness, and love of the profession. God bless his family; you're in our prayers. (He's probably up in heaven right now causing trouble with Mr. Ketch.)

Mabel (Burkert) Riegel

April 7, 2016

I was saddened to read of Mr. Spangler's passing. I was one of his students at HAHS. My deepest sympathies to the entire Spangler family.

Sue O'Brien

April 7, 2016

To the Spangler Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had Mr.Spangler for 8th grade reading class at HAHS back in the early 80's. He was a great teacher and mentor.

Susan Strangarity

April 7, 2016

Dear Eileen, Max, Mary and the rest of the family:
On behalf of my whole family we want to extend to all of your our heartfelt, deepest sympathy. We all loved Bob and enjoyed all our trips to the shore and other family functions we shared. He will be deeply missed by all of us. We will always keep him in our prayers and enjoy reflecting on all the good times and laughs we had.
He will be deeply miss by all of us.
Love,
Susan, Nick, Johnathan, Daniel and Andrew

Aden Dries

April 7, 2016

Rest easy Mr Spangler. Prayers to all your loved ones. You were a super teacher and a very wonderful man.

April 7, 2016

I have no words for you and Max, Eileen. Just my deepest sympathy and prayers. Rest easy, Bob. Joanie

Kathi (Rossman) Boyer

April 7, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.He was a great teacher at HAHS ..

Madeline (Compinski) Seidel

April 7, 2016

To the Spangler Family,
I was one of Mr. Spangler's students when he taught at Hamburg High School. I had him for Reading class. He was a great teacher. My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time.

John Coco

April 7, 2016

Eileen, Max and Family,

My deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Bob had a wonderful life and you are all a reflection of that life still with us. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

April 7, 2016

Eileen, Max and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Try to keep all wonderful memories close to your heart.

Kelsey and Mark Keever

Lori (Sands) Leon

April 7, 2016

To the family of Robert Spangler. I am one of Mr. Spangler's students from The Hamburg School District. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy or your family at this time.

Jennifer Hafer

April 7, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kelly Heckman

April 7, 2016

Eileen & Max....We are so very sorry for your loss, and please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Bob was a great neighbor, friend, father & husband. He will be sadly missed by all! Hugs from Kelly, Todd, & Alec Heckman

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