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Wilbert Spier Obituary

SPIER, Wilbert "Bill" 92, of New Port Richey, passed away Oct. 11, 2008. Survived by his wife, Geri; 2 daughters, Dorothy and Joan; 4 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Born in Syracuse NY, he was vice president and general manager of Syracuse Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was also very active in many organizations in the Syracuse NY area. Dobies Funeral Home-Hudson dobiesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Barbara Strain

October 27, 2008

Hi Dottie,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. It is hard. Hope your mom is doing ok.
Love Darrow and Barb

Marilyn Hills

October 23, 2008

Mrs Spier, Dottie & Joan...so sorry to hear of your loss. How well we remember your family moving next door in Sennett, years spent as neighbors. Going together to fair, horse back riding, sledding, pool, seeing first tv..so many memories. And so many great times and pictures
We know your husband/dad will be greatly missed by you and many others. Marilyn (Edmunds) Hills & Roger Edmunds

Harry & Doris Ritzel

October 23, 2008

Harry and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to Geri and the girls. A man so full of life and happiness gave to so many all during his life. We will certainly miss him. Our thoughts are with his brothers and sisters as well. May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Doris & Harry

Phyllis Tierney, SSJ

October 23, 2008

Dear Joan and Dottie,
Our prayers go out to you and your families. Your dad had a wonderful and full life, and gave back to the communities where he lived. That is a great tribute to him and a good example for all!
Special prayers for your mom!!!

Sandy Fillingham

October 22, 2008

To Joan and David, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I am far away, but if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call me.

Bob and Barb Welch

October 22, 2008

Our sincerest sympathy to you, Joan, Dottie, Mrs. Spier and all of the family and dear friends. What a marvelous life Mr. Spier had with his family, his career and his generous outreach to his community. What a wonderful legacy and memories of his many successes. May the loving thoughts that each of you have of him bring you comfort as you grieve for him.
Bob and Barb Welch

Susan Teeple

October 22, 2008

What a lovely tribute. I feel truly honored to have met this fine man. My sincere sympathies to his loving family.

Tom Short

October 22, 2008

Dottie and Joan,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I remember when we were kids how he was the head of the Coke plant in Auburn.

He certainly had a full life. I was always impressed that my mom and dad were married for 64 years but your mom and dad certainly surpassed that.

With the way the country is today, your dad has gone to a better place.

Ivo and Pat Myers

October 18, 2008

Bill, a special friend.... a great host.... a man who was special.. our travels and our get-togethers with the Pink Panthers were always special... till we meet again.... Ivo and Pat Myers

Richard Barton

October 16, 2008

Cathy and i were very close friends with the Spier family for 25 years, i will always remember the good times with them,, lots of camping, I will miss him

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