Obituary of Willard Spicer

Willard Louis "Louie" Spicer, 80, of Cambridge, formerly of Cloquet passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 29, 1930 in Wayne County, Michigan to Fay and Eleanore (Johnson) Spicer. When he was young the family moved to a farm in Wright, Minnesota where Louie attended grade school. The family would move to Superior, WI where he attended high school. They also lived in Cloquet. After high school in July 1948 Louie enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. While in the Navy he was united in marriage to Irene Stasinowsky on February 3, 1951 in Yarmouth, Maine. Irene lived with her mother until Louie was honorably discharged in July 1952. The couple moved to Minnesota and made their home in Cloquet where they raised their three children. Louie was a heavy equipment operator and advanced to supervisor of the street department for the City of Cloquet and retired after working there 35 years. They remained in Cloquet until 1996 when they purchased a home west of Cambridge and have lived there since. Louie was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo, and the Cloquet American Legion for 23 years. He enjoyed fishing, working on the farm with his son Tim, doing crossword puzzles, making lawn ornaments and other crafts, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He and Irene spent several winters in Delray Beach, Florida, as well as time at the Cabin at Crane Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Walter, and sister June Korzynski. Louie is survived by his wife Irene of Cambridge, daughter Bonnie and husband Jim Burdine of Cambridge, sons Michael and wife Joyce Spicer of Stanchfield, Tim and wife Colleen Spicer of Cambridge, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.