Charles D. Spangenberg
Charles D. Spangenberg, 88, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011, in his home after suffering from Alzheimer’s for many years.
He was born August 14, 1923, in Mapletown, a son of the late Walter Jiles and Leola Herrington Spangenberg.
Mr. Spangenberg attended Mapletown High School and lived in Mapletown all of his life.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
He was a 60-year member of Operating Engineers Local 66 and worked in road construction operating heavy equipment until 1972. Afterward, he worked as a guard at Duquesne Light Warwick Mine until his retirement in the late 1980s.
Mr. Spangenberg was known for his helpfulness to his family and neighbors and especially cherished his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening.
On August 11, 1962, he married Rose M. Lewis, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Charles W. Spangenberg of Mapletown; a daughter, Julie R. Gjormand and husband Robert of Herndon, Va.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth E. Spangenberg of Carmichaels and Lynette Haney of State College; and a sister-in-law, Lois Spangenberg of Mapletown. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a brother, Walter “Dub” Spangenberg.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Amedisys Hospice, 2183 McClellandtown Road, Masontown, PA 15461, or Mapletown Methodist Church, 928 Mapletown Road, Greensboro, PA 15338.