Stanley Spencer

QUINNESEC –Stanley Spencer, 90, of Lake Antoine Rd., died Friday, March 25, at Manor Care Nursing Center in Kingsford. Stanley was born September 1, 1925, and was brought home to a newly-built farmhouse on Spencer Farm by his parents, Ben and Emma Spencer. Stanley lived on the family property his entire life. He attended Quinnesec School, and graduated from high school there in 1943. Stanley married Gertrude Learned of Kingsford in 1946. The couple met while Stanley was doing his milk delivery route. They resided on the family farm; first farming, then raising their own children, and finally retiring there. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, three children: Carol (Richard) Sgarlotti of Quinnesec, Leslie “Bud” (Cindy Olson) Spencer of Quinnesec, Kathie (Michael) Fabishak of Whitefish Bay, Wis,; six grandchildren: Rebecca (David) Holtien of Appleton, Shelby (Dennis) Thayer of Watumpka, Ala., Ben (Kristy) Spencer of Greenville, S.C., Miles Fabishak of Whitefish Bay, Wis., Marla (Jon) Habert of Boston, Mass., and Mia Fabishak of Whitefish Bay, Wis. Stanley also had four great grandchildren: Henry and Vivienne Holtien, and Jacob and Josie Thayer. Stanley was preceded in death by his brother, James Spencer, numerous loved family members, and three beloved German shepherds. He was employed as a salesman at Montgomery Ward in Iron Mountain, then as a welder at Lakeshore in Kingsford until his retirement. Stanley enjoyed fishing and exploring streams around the U.P. He cut winter firewood for many years, and he enjoyed camping with Gert and his dog in various Upper Peninsula spots. The couple made several trips to visit friends and family, including visits to Panama, Florida, and the western United States. He attended Quinnesec Methodist Church. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon. Rev. Walter Reichle will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Almost Home Animal Shelter in Quinnesec in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Stanley Spencer online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Manorcare for their kind and compassionate care of Stanley while he was a resident there. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Stanley Spencer

September 1, 1925 - March 25, 2016