HermanBruce Spaur's Memorial

Submitted By: tracie stanley

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About HermanBruce Spaur

Herman Bruce Spaur, 69, passed away on March 9, 2012, at his home in Independence,
MO., with his family by his side.
Bruce was born January 10, 1943, in Alliance, NE., to Cecil & Barbara Spaur of
Bridgeport, NE. He attended school in Bridgeport before serving in the US Air Force.
Bruce was united in marriage to Diane C. Meng of Alliance, NE., on May 22, l965, in
Hot Springs, SD. Bruce & Diane moved to Independence, MO., in 1969, where they
made their home & raised their family. Bruce retired from Lipton Tea in 1999 after 30
years of service. He was a member of the Boys Scouts of America, American Legion,
and St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Independence, MO.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane C. Spaur, of Independence, MO., his
daughter & son-in-law, Tracie & Dennis Stanley, of Independence, MO., his son and
daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Sarah Spaur of Raymore, MO., three sisters, Shari Lyons
of Oshkosh, NE., Barbara Strick of Ft. Collins, CO., Suse Ann Hansen of Bridgeport,
NE., one sister-in-law, Ava Spaur, of Bridgeport, NE., three grandchildren, three step
grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Barbara Spaur, his brothers, Lewis,
Bob, and Donald Spaur – all of Bridgeport, NE.
Visitation & Funeral Liturgy were held March 12 & 13, 2012, at St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Independence, MO.
Interment at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.