Jerry David Spickler

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.