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Bernard Spahr

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Bernard R. Spahr, 77, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019.

Born Sept. 3, 1941 in Ridgway, IL, he was the son of James and Frances (Zilch) Spahr.

He married Dorothy L. Puent on May 18, 1968. She preceded him in death Apr. 22, 2002.

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran worked as a tool grinder for McDonnell-Douglas for over 35 years. He was a member of the East Alton American Legion Post #794. Bernard enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved spending time with his grandkids.

Survivors include two sons, Kevin (Lindsey) Spahr of Moro and Brian Spahr of DeSoto, MO; three grandchildren, Haley Spahr, Charleigh Spahr, and Chayce Spahr; and a sister, Theresa Barnett of New Bloomfield, MO.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 11 at Paynic Home for Funerals. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Apr. 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. 

Bernard will be laid to rest at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey, with full military honors by the Alton VFW Post #1308.

Memorials may be made to the East Alton American Legion.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com


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