Robert Spangler

Robert R. Spangler, 70, of Wernersville, passed away April 5, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Eileen P. (Doohan) Spangler.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence H. and Mary B. (Graul) Spangler.
Mr. Spangler was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School and Kutztown University. He was an US Air Force Veteran, serving during The Vietnam War. He was a teacher at Reading Muhlenberg Vo-Tech and a social studies and reading teacher at Hamburg Area School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2006.
Robert was an avid fisherman, taking many trips to Canada. He enjoyed reading and traveling with his family; especially yearly adventures to the shore.
Surviving in addition to his wife Eileen, are children Kristin Hurley, Reading; Maxwell R. Spangler, University Park, MD; two grandchildren Allison and Kate Hurley. Other survivors include siblings Clarence Spangler, Jr., Birdsboro; Isabelle Moyer, Temple; Mary Balthaser, Robesonia and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter Spangler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's memory to Penn State Dance Marathon, Attn: Finance, Thon Office, 227D HUB, University Park, PA 16802.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00am, Rev. Thomas Irvin officiating. Burial will follow in Alsace Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive relatives and friends 10:00-11:00am.