Birth date: Feb 6, 1920 Death date: Jun 4, 2008
Paul E. Spanbauer, 88, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Decatur, died at 9:45 am, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Columbus Colony Elderly Care in Westerville, Ohio. Born in Richmond, Indiana on February 6, 1920, to his parents Frank Read Obituary
We did not go to services because we were in Germany. We are sorry to hear Paul's passed. Our sympathy goes to family of Paul. Bloomington, IL US
My sympathy and prayers to all the family and friends of Paul Spanbauer. May he be with the Lord and may the Holy Faith we share be our comfort and consolation. For the faithful Christian life is changed, not ended, Alleluia! I have so many fond memories of the extended Spanbauer family from days past in Decatur, IL. Thanks be to God! Springfield, IL US
Hi there! This is Jamie Hamm here. I am so sorry that I cant make it to the funeral. I had to work til midnight at Southern Illinois University and Had no time to come up to visit you Mary Frances. Please do contact me. I would like to keep in touch with you. You both are like my second Grandparents and have always given me a good advices. I am thankful to god that you both are in my life. I love you so much! Carbondale, IL US
Dear Cousins: We send our deepest condolescences for your loss. As I had emailed Eric earlier, I will remember Paul as a very vibrant and person full of love for life. I also remember he and Mary drove here to St. Paul, Minnesota to attend the celebration of my parent's 50th wedding anniversary in 1993- so thoughtul and loving. I send my prayers and love. Jackie. Oakdale, MN US
Eric, and Family. I am sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have several good memories of your Dad, and his infectious smile.It has been a long time, and I know it's hard to lose someone you love so dearly. But, Eric, because of this, I have just relived some wonderful memories, of the time we shared in this life. Bless you all. Stonington, IL US
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. I will always remember Paul as intelligent, gentle, and creative–with a great sense of humor. His home movies captured our family reunions for all time. He had a big heart and an energy that engulfed us all. We will all miss him. Love, Kay Adrian, MI US
Mary Frances and FamilyI will never forget Paul Spanbauer. He loved life and his family to the fullest.Whenever I would run into the two of you, he would always put both hands over his heart and let me know how much he loved my parents, Dave and Erlene Vail.He was a true inspiration.I have fond memories of his hard working parents, his brother Ted and family and the beautiful Spanbauer roses.Betsy Vail Barker Decatur, IL US
Mary Frances and family,Unfortunately I lost touch with you and yours when you moved from Decatur. However you were never far from me in thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Paul from our Koinonia weekends. Interpreting for the two of you was a high point in my life, and he will be sorely missed. What a wonderful man. The heavens had quite a gain with this one! And I'll bet he has those angels laughing!Always in our prayers,Brenda & Jim Seaberg Decatur, IL US
Mary Frances and family,So very sorry to hear of your loss. Paul will be greatly missed by many people. I will never forget our talks and how impressed my sons were with his wit and humor.May God bless you and the family in your time of sorrow Decatur, IL US
Dear Mary, Ginny, Pauline and EricI am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met Paul at family reunion couple of years ago, but he left a lasting memory of a kind, vibrant Spanbauer relative. I am so glad I had a priviledge to meet him.Please accept my sicere condolences.Teresa Gunby daughter of Katarina Spanbauer of Toranj, Croatia Campbellville, ON CANADA
