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Spencer, Jack L.
Jack L. Spencer, 75, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, 2011, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha following an extended illness. Public visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Phillips Family Center, 605 Second Ave., Vinton. Private committal services will be at Garrison Cemetery in Garrison, with military rites, conducted by Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post 57 of Vinton.
Jack was born July 12, 1936, in Garrison to Arlie and Wilma (Turner) Spencer. Following graduation from high school he served his nation in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958.
Jack is survived by his mother, Wilma Spencer of Vinton; his daughter, Marcy Hanson of Vinton; his sons, Faaron Spencer of Marion and Clayton Spencer of Altoona, Pa.; his grandsons, Rily and Kyle Hanson; and his brother, Tom (Lorene) Spencer of Vinton.
He was preceded in death by his father; his son, Mitchell; and his brother, Bill.
A memorial fund has been established.
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Published Dec. 25, 2011, in The Gazette
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