OBIT: John L. SPANGLER Jr., 2006, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SPANGLER, John L., Jr.   01/13/06   Daily American
   
    John L. Spangler Jr., 59, Rockwood, passed on Jan. 11, 2006, at Somerset Hospital. Born
  Aug. 10, 1946, in Milford Township, he is the son of the late John L. Spangler and Grace
  (Engleka) Spangler of Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his father and granddaughters
  Joelle and Jenica Spangler. He is survived by his mother, wife Mary (Klink) Spangler, to
  whom he was married 39 years; son, Jason and wife Donna (Shaffer) Spangler; daughters,
  Jonna Spangler and special friend, Douglas Gary, Julie Spangler and fiancˇ, Daniel Hay,
  and grandson Jarrett Spangler, all of Rockwood. He was a 1966 graduate of Rockwood Area
  High School and a truck driver for more than 25 years, the latter part of which he was
  the owner/operator of his own coal truck. He was a Milford Township supervisor for 26
  years and was employed by Milford Township as road foreman and laborer for 16 years. He
  served seven years on the Rockwood Area Act 511 Earned Income Tax Office board of
  directors. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in New Centerville. Though a
  private person, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be
  missed very much by all who knew him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spotting deer, going
  for rides with the family, and picnicking with friends. He was fond of Harley Davidson
  motorcycles and Basset Hound dogs. His dogs Bufford and Sparky gave him his most
  enjoyment in life. He also enjoyed volunteering at his favorite local festival, the New
  Centerville Farmers' & Threshermen's Jubilee. There will be no visitation at Mr.
  Spangler's request. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church.
  The Rev. Will Osman officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery, New Centerville. Memorial
  Contributions may be sent to the Somerset County Humane Society. Arrangements by Miller
  Funeral Home, Somerset.