Duane E. Spidle (1949-2021)

SPIDLE, SCHULTE

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/22/2021 at 07:48:16

DUANE E. SPIDLE

Cedar Rapids

Duane E. Spidle, 72, passed away Aug. 9, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. He grew up near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduating from Prairie High School. He received his BA degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He and his family (wife) lived in the Colorado Springs area for more than 45 years before retiring to Florida to be near their son.

Duane served in the U.S. Army. He worked in purchasing for Ampex Corp. & Goodrich in Colorado Springs for many years. His greatest joy in life was to spend time with his wife and son. His passion for stamps resulted in being a part of many organizations: Precancel Stamp Society, Perfin Club, American Topical Association and others. Days were spent pursuing that hobby. Duane was active in his church, supported several veterans' organizations and partnered with Mexico Medical Missions.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Everett Spidle; and two infant children, Dominique Kyle and Jeffery Paul.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue; son, Roy; sister, Sheryl (Gary) Schulte; and brothers, Doug (Sandy) Spidle, Kevin Spidle and Scott (Kay) Spidle.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Chets Creek Church North, 422 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. Duane had requested that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to:

-- Mexico Medical Mission (mexicomedical.org/donations.html)

-- Chets Creek Church North (www.chetscreek.com/give)

-- Tunnel to Towers (t2t.org)

Mailing addresses for the aforementioned are also available at www.quinn-shalz.com.

Additionally, on Nov. 1, 2021, there will be a service with full military honors to take place at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please visit the online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.