Roger D. Spencer's Obituary
ROGER D. SPENCER, 76, passed away June 22, 2015, after a 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for over 52 years of Leita (nee Kimmey). Adored father of David (Beth), Jerilyn Royle (Joe), and Christopher. Very special PaPa of Kaitlyn and Megan Applegate and Connor and Brady Spencer. Brother of Douglas (deceased) (Joyce) and Dale (Ginny). Son of the late Robert and Helen Spencer. Beloved Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Roger was an Allstate Insurance agent for 47 years. He was active in Dover Congregational UCC church where he taught the senior high class for over 25 years. He was also a member of the Lakewood YMCA in the early morning basketball group and the early bird exercise group and the Friday night “Black Tie” social group. Nothing meant more to Roger than spending time with his family and friends. Summer was his favorite season and spending time at his cottage on Catawba Island and boating on Lake Erie were his favorite pastimes. Memorial Service Monday, June 29 at Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Rd., Westlake, OH. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00am followed by a memorial service at 11am. Private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Research in honor of Roger www.pancan.org or to Dover Congregational Church.
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