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Walter SPANGLER Obituary
a longtime resident of St. Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord in Brownsburg, IN May 26, 2015. Walter was born in Portsmouth, OH July 12, 1922. He is a World War II Veteran, having served in Europe as a photo interpreter. He retired from the Air Force Reserves in August of 1969. He retired from the Pinellas County School System in May of 1982, after having taught many years at Boca Ciega High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and his wife, Glenda. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church, where he served as Head Usher for many years. After he retired, he and Glenda grew and nurtured literally hundreds of African Violets and won many awards. They were very active in the Tampa Chapter of the African Violet Society, at one point serving as President. Besides violets, they loved to travel and he enjoyed photography. He is survived by his sister, Doris Conley, of Chillicothe, OH; his brother-in-law, Neal Dreadin (wife Faith); and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday, June 2, at Anderson McQueen on 38th Avenue, N. Viewing 9:30-11, service at 11.
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John D Schraffenberger
May 30, 2022
Walter was a great teacher and advisor He taught me photography and was a great advisor
Kathy (Spangler) Stella
May 25, 2021
Missing you and your smile Uncle Walter ❤
Jack Withrow
June 1, 2015
Walter taught me Driver Ed in the early '60s. I was also a Co-Driver Ed instructor with him for many years at BCHS. He was one of the smartest men I ever met, a great guy, RIP Walt.
John Schraffenberger
June 1, 2015
Thank you Mr Spangler for teaching me Photography
Martie Wood
May 31, 2015
Thank you Mr. Spangler for teaching me how to parallel park - one of the few things I learned in high school that I can actually use today. Rest in peace.
Kathy Stella
May 31, 2015
Uncle Walter and Aunt Glenda were truly loving and giving in their lives. He dearly missed Aunt Glenda. Now they are together again. I can still remember his smile and his laugh. Sending my love and prayers.
Susan Stuckey (Spangler)
May 31, 2015
My Uncle Walter was the oldest in my Dad's family(Charles). He was friendly and had a great sense of humor like the whole family. He and our family all shared the memories of teaching as my Mother(Jessie) and all 3 daughters became teachers. Apart in miles we still kept in touch . You will always be loved and remembered .
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