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Robert Spiering Obituary
Robert C. Spiering
September 10, 1925 - June 3, 2024
LADY LAKE, FL - Robert C. Spiering, (Bob) 60-year resident of Waterloo, IA and recently of Lady Lake, FL, died on June 3, 2024. He was born to Albert Spiering and Claire Bebernis Spiering on September 10, 1925. He was followed by a brother, Jerrold Spiering and a sister, Loretta Spiering Breault. The family lived in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bob graduated from Rapid City High School in 1944. He also attended the South Dakota School of Mines, the University of South Dakota, and graduated from Chicago College of Optometry as a Doctor of Optometry in 1955. Bob married Helen Kolashefsky March 1, 1952. He served in the National Guard for three and a half years in South Dakota, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was a USPS letter carrier for more than 28 years and belonged to Bethel Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Along with his wife, he delivered Meals on Wheels and received the Iowa Governors Volunteer Award.
Bob is survived by his three children: Lorraine Clark of Lady Lake, FL, David (Rosie) Spiering of Lamar, MO, and Raymond (Lousie) Spiering of Wahoo, NE; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Any memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels of Waterloo or St. Jude’s in honor of Robert Spiering.
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Barb Johnson
October 27, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to my cousins on the loss of their wonderful dad. He was a terrific uncle. Don and Barb Johnson
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