OBITUARY | 2010-04-28

  • April 28, 2010
  • 626
                        
Rodney Z. Spangler, 64, of Dover, died suddenly April 25, 2010, at his home. Born March 27, 1946, in Massillon, Rodney was a son of Katherine Eby Spangler of Dover and the late Zane Spangler. He had been a salesman his entire career, having retired from K. Hovanian Homes, Stone Creek. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Dover, the Dover VFW, and was past president of the Dover Exchange Club. Rod was a 1964 graduate of Dover High School. Following his graduation, he was enrolled at Ohio Northern, but that was cut short when the Army drafted him during the Vietnam War. After serving his country for four years, he was finally able to finish his education, graduating in 1971 from Franklin University. He had many interests in his life, but none more than his family, second would be his love for fishing, and third was his avid support of Dover football. Surviving are his wife, Flo Spangler, whom he married in 1984; children, Kimberly (Christopher) Alberts of New Philadelphia, Kara Spangler of Charleston, S.C., and Katie (Thomas) Gilmore and Kellie Spangler, both of Dover; sisters, Julie (Keith) Stoneman of Dover, Mari (Christopher) Zurcher of New Philadelphia, and JoAnn (Mark) Lorenz of Dover; a granddaughter, Maria Alberts; mother-in-law, Opal Perko of Wainwright; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Oscar. Services were held April 28, 2010, at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, with Rev. Michael Lowry officiating. Interment was in Dover Burial Park. Those wishing to share a fond memory of Rod may do so at www.tolandherzig.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1815 W. Market St., Akron 44313.


Loading next article...

End of content

No more pages to load