Jerry David Spickler
January 11, 1941 ~ August 13, 2016
Jerry David Spickler, 75, Monrovia, passed away August 13, 2016. Mr. Spickler was born January 11, 1941, in Indianapolis to the late William Dewey and Dora Lee (Willock) Spickler.
Jerry graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and promptly entered the United States Navy. He proudly served for four years and recently enjoyed coordinating a yearly reunion for his shipmates of the USS Current. Jerry retired from the United States Postal Service and previously owned Lake Valley Masonry Company. Jerry was also a member of the American Legion Post 707. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan and also had served as the president of the Hoosier Trail Blazers 4-Wheel Drive Club. Above all, Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a special bond with his three sons-in-law and simply adored all of his grandchildren. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Lee Kidwell.
Survivors include his wife, Lavone (Welch) Spickler, to whom he was united in marriage August 29, 1969; daughters, Michelle Gladstein (Bob) of Monrovia, Dawn Hicks (David) of Greencastle, and Autumn Riggan (Josh) of Camby; grandchildren, Taylor Hicks, Zac Gladstein, Tyler Hicks, Connor Gladstein, Justice Riggan, and Jude Riggan.
Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016, in the funeral home. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, Monrovia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My name is Jane Walters, my late husband Vernon Walters served with Jerry on the U.S.S. Current. Jerry contacted me shortly after my husband death. He was sad to hear about Vernon, and promise to keep in touch. Jerry e-mail me jokes and news about my husband shipmates. He was a very caring and supportive human. God bless you Jerry, Say Hello to weasel from all of us. God bless his family and I will keep you in my prayers
All mylove and prayers!!! Jerry is absolutely a devastating loss to this world.
I have not seen Jerry in many years but i remember him as one of the sweatiest men in the world. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. The world is a better place because he was here.
A long long time friend I will miss very much. My condolences to Lavon & family.
Love my family
Thank you very much.
Thank you. He loved his friends very much. Thank you for being one of them.
Hearing the new of his passing made me cry. I’ve seen him almost every week in the past five years I’ve worked at Kroger pharmacy. He was an amazingly nice man and always made us laugh. My heart goes out to Anna and his family!
Thank you
We have no words to express our feeling about the finest man we have ever had the honor to know! May God bless all his family, and give you the strength to carry on. That is what Jerry would want! He is now safe and sound in the arms of his Creator. All we can do now is celebrate this great mans life!
RIP Jerry! You were a great and caring coworker of mine. Condolences to the family.
RIP JERRY! You were a great man and coworker! Condolences to your family!
Smooth Sailing Sailor. Sooner or later we all pass on but it saddens me that your time was cut so short. I know you’ll be watching the reunion from above and keeping a close eye on us all. God Bless you Jerry.
My condolence to Jerry’s family, Jerry and I served together on the Current for two years and worked side by side in the motor room for a year. We worked hard, played hard, and drank hard like sailors did in those days. His hard work at the reunions will be missed, rest in peace.
I sat next to Jerry in Senior Roll Room at Tech High School in 1959. We learned that our birthdays were very close, (I was born 1/13/41) and due to that conversation Jerry later learned that his Mom and I shared a room at the old Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis. I regret that I missed an opportunity to spend time with him during his time living in Tampa and it is apparent that he remained the same likable, kind, affable person that he was in high school, throughout his life. I’m sure he will be missed by his loving family and all that knew and loved him. It is apparent that there were many in that category, condolences to all.