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CLARK BAILEY NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER Pat J. O''Neill / Director 113 Maple Street Email: clarkbaileynewhouse@charter.net Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 FAX: 906/632-7521 Ph: 906/632-8221 OBITUARY Name of Deceased: Earl R. Spuhler Residence: Kimball Street Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Date & Place of Death: Wednesday April 15, 2009 at War Memorial Hospital Earl was born December 9, 1913 and grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin. He spent many days hunting & fishing with his brothers & friends in the lakes & woods around the area. He graduated from Marquette University in 1940 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was married December 27, 1941 to Patricia Leahy. He became employed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers soon after and in 1955 transferred to the Soo Lock Facility as chief of the mechanical branch. He retired in January of 1973. He raised 5 sons during this time and was involved in a number of organizational activities. He was President of the Isaac Walton League in the Sault. He was a Past Member of the Elks Lodge and a former member of the Loretto Catholic Central High School Athletic Association for many years. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He enjoyed woodworking & furniture building and built many pieces that his children and grandchildren still have today. Earl is survived by his wife Patricia; 4 Sons- John H. (Margie) Spuhler; James J. (Susan) Spuhler; Thomas E. ((Linda) Spuhler and Robert G. (Kelly) Spuhler. A Sister- Dorothy Conrardy and 3 Brothers- Burnell Spuhler; Russell Spuhler and Robert Spuhler. Grandchildren- Michael Spuhler; Amy Ropas; Kyle Spuhler; Amanda Buhro; Jill Spuhler; Jason Spuhler; Joseph Spuhler; Jonathan Spuhler; Laura Spuhler and Katie Spuhler. Great Grandchildren- Peyton Ropas; Gwido Ropas; Gillian Spuhler; Rhiannon Spuhler; Maisie Buhro and Thomas Buhro. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his Parents- Roy & Cora Spuhler; Son- Earl Spuhler and a Brother- Howard Spuhler. Visitation: Saturday April 25, 2009 12 noon until 1pm at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church Funeral Mass: Saturday April 25, 2009 1:00pm at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church with Father Pawel Mecwel as Celebrant and Deacon Bill Piche. Memorial Contributions to St. Mary''s Catholic School would be appreciated. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Earl R. Spuhler

December 9, 1913 - April 15, 2009