SPANG, Robert Vance

Male 1932 - 2003  (70 years)


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  • Name SPANG, Robert Vance  [1
    Born 15 May 1932  Franksville, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Apr 2003  Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I80  Bollendorf Spangs
    Last Modified 11 Oct 2013 

    Father SPANG, William G.,   b. 16 Mar 1906, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 May 1963, Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother VAN WIE, Ethel A.,   b. Abt 1910, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt Apr 1937, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 27 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Married Abt 1927 
    Family ID F14  Group Sheet

    Family 1 Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Living
     4. SPANG, Jonna Lynn,   b. 21 Dec 1956, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Dec 1956, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet

    Family 2 Living 
    Family ID F59  Group Sheet

  • Notes 
    • Robert 'Bob' 'Vanny' Spang

      RACINE - Robert 'Bob' 'Vanny' Spang, 70, passed away at Ridgewood Health Care Center on Saturday, April 12, 2003.

      He was born in Franksville on May 15, 1932, to William and Ethel (nee: Van Wie) Spang and had been a resident of the area all of his life. On May 1, 1953, in Springfield, Mo., he was united in marriage to Frances R. Mikulecky.

      Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from November 26, 1952, until November 25, 1954, and was Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant. He worked for Wisconsin Electric Company as a Troubleshooter for 36 years. During this time, he also owned and operated Kelly's Korner Klub, located at the corners of Blake and Prospect, for 12 years. At his retirement in 1988, he began his employment at Azarian Marina as a Crane Operator for 15 years. Bob was also an avid follower of NASCAR racing and took great pride in his tomato gardening and above all, loved being with his family and loved ones.

      Surviving are his wife, Frances Spang of Racine; loved one, Sally Schneider, also of Racine; his children, Susan (Martin) Eagney, Darryl (Lori) Spang, both of Racine, and Michelle (Rodney) Tweedt of Franksville; five grandchildren, Jessica and Kaylyn Eagney, Alec and future grandchild, and Zachary and Adam Tweedt; and brother, John (Sis) Spang of Winter Park, Fla. He will be greatly missed by his canine friends, Angus and Winston; and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jonna Lynn; two brothers, and his pet dog, Pebbles.

      There will be a Memorial visitation at the Hanson Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, from 4 until 7 p.m. concluding with full Military Honors. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for an education fund for his grandchildren have been suggested by the family.

      The Spang family would like to thank Ridgewood Care Center and staff and St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee and staff for all their efforts and family and friends, who have helped us in such times of needed love and support. Bob will be greatly missed by all.

      HANSON FUNERAL HOME

      3014 Northwestern Avenue

      632-4479

  • Sources 
    1. [S1016] Obituary of Wayne William Spang, (Name: Racine Journal Times, Thursday, 9/28/2000;).

    2. [S1043] Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com, (Name: Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010;).