Stephen Hirscher Spangler

06/13/1942 - 10/11/2025

Stephen "Steve" Hirscher Spangler passed away on October 11, 2025 at 83 years of age surrounded by the love and warmth of his family and friends.

Born and raised in Ohio, Steve moved to Washington, DC in 1972 following numerous years living abroad, first with the Peace Corps in Panama and later with USAID in Vietnam and Liberia. He moved to Arlington, VA, which he lovingly called home for 45 years, when he married Barbara Ann (Stevens) in 1980. The two were each other's lifelong companions and partners in raising Christopher and Elizabeth "Libby". They shared their sense of adventure with Chris and Libby through their travels domestic and abroad.

Steve was an active member of the Arlington community, serving as the president of the Arlington Soccer Association (later inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013) for nearly a decade in the 2000s and as co-chair of the IT committee of Encore Learning. He was an active member of Peace Corps Panama Friends.

Steve received his bachelor's degree from Miami (Ohio) University and master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for over 30 years for the federal government.

Steve will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father, playful "Gappa", brother, thoughtful uncle, and a considerate friend.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Barb, and is survived by his two children Chris (Filipa) and Libby (Bobby); three grandchildren Isabel, Lucas, and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Martha, and brothers Scott and Jim.

A celebration of Steve's life will take place on October 20, 2025 in Arlington, VA.