Alan A. Spearbraker, 89, a Two Rivers resident, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Meadow View Assisted Living, Two Rivers.
Alan was born July 10, 1930, in Gillett, son of the late Arthur and Elsie (Bartelt) Spearbraker. He was a graduate of Gillett High School with the Class of 1948. After graduation he worked for one year at Master Lock in Milwaukee. Alan then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from December 1949 to December 1953. He attained the rank of sergeant before being honorably discharged and then moved to Two Rivers where he worked as a production supervisor for Mirro and then Newell for 40 years before his retirement. On Aug. 6, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley Ann Valley at the First Methodist Church in Gillett. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2011.
Alan enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and playing ball. He was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and a Milwaukee Brewers fan.
Survivors include five nieces and nephews: Peggy (Michael) Mueller, Manitowoc, Lori (Joey) Brandt, Two Rivers, Cindy Westphal, Shawano, Dawn (Dan) Sumnicht, Bonduel, and Mark Druckrey, Cecil; his extended family, the staff and residents of Meadow View Assisted Living; as well as great-nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; one son, Armin, at the age of 7; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rosie and Adolph Druckrey and Norma and Raymond Schoss; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Francis Valley.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019, at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Kim Henning with burial at Forestview Cemetery, Two Rivers. Full military honors were accorded by the VFW Post 1248 and American Legion Post 165, both of Two Rivers.
The family greeted relatives and friends at the church on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home in Two Rivers assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff and residents of Meadow View Assisted Living for the love, friendship and care given to Alan and his family these last few years.