Gordon H Spencer

MINONK- Gordon H. Spencer, 85, of Minonk passed away at 1:55 PM on Monday December 24, 2018 at Heritage Manor Care in Minonk.

His memorial service will be at 11 AM on Monday December 31, 2018 at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich memorial Home in Minonk with Pastor Joy Miller officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service from 10 AM-11 AM at the memorial home and inurnment with full military rites will follow services in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk.

Memorials may be given to the American Alzheimer's Association. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk is in charge of arrangements.

Gordon was born in Rutland on February 18, 1933, a son to Isaac and Helen Welch Spencer. He married Geraldine Bill on June 10, 1956 in Secor. She preceded him in death in 2013.

Surviving are 4 children, Lisa (Dave) Moreno, Eureka, Michael Spencer, Minonk, Mark Spencer, Minonk, Kay (Scott) Oncken, Minonk; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a brother, Jerry (Jean) Spencer, Edwardsville; and sister, Sharon (Karl) Kahler, Normal.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.

Gordon served in the United States Army. He worked for Gamble's Hardware and Petri Bros in Minonk and later retired from Caterpillar . He was proud to have served on the Minonk volunteer fire department for over 25 years.