Roger Spangler, 76, of Dubuque, passed away October 7, 2022.

In keeping with Roger’s wishes, private family funeral services were held. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Roger was born on August 3, 1946 to Roger and Arlene (Smith) Spangler in Dubuque.

He attended St. Joe’s elementary school and graduated from Wahlert High School in 1964. In his younger years, Roger was an accomplished baseball player and pitcher. He loved to sing, was active in chorus and dabbled in guitar.

Roger’s keen mind for mechanical and electrical systems led him to enter the electrical apprenticeship program in 1967.

He moved from apprentice to journeyman to shop manager throughout his 40+ year employment with Paulsen Electric. Examples of his design work are still numerous in regional businesses.

Roger also dedicated over 50 years of service to Local 704 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers where he served as a president and board member.

Like many Dubuquers, he enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing euchre with family and friends. He also enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors. But most of all, he loved being in his workshop building or fixing things.

Roger is survived by his children, Craig Spangler of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Sarah (Brad) Smith of Dubuque; grandchildren, Andrew Spangler, Daniel Spangler, Riley Smith, and Sophia Smith; sister, Patricia DeVries of Shoreview, Minnesota. Also, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his 3-legged cat, Willie.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Barbara Rokusek, and Karen Spangler.

Roger’s family wishes to extend a most heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Mercy One Medical Center, Mercy Pharmacy, and all Roger’s doctors and caregivers throughout the years. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.