Robert L. Spencer

Robert Spencer, 84, of Lennox, SD, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg, SD. Robert Lester Spencer was born at Granada, MN, July 8, 1929 to Lester M. and Blanche (Frye) Spencer. He attended school in Granada and Heron Lake, MN. He then attended Mankato State Teachers College and the University of South Dakota. After a short time in the Minnesota Army National Guard, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in Japan during the Korean War. Bob married Irene D. Ruckelshausen June 15, 1956 and they made their home in Lennox, SD. They operated the Lennox Cleaners for three years. He joined the South Dakota Air National Guard in 1958 and was a Technician with the 114th Tactical Fighter Group, Bob was one of the organizers of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) and served as its very first National President. Bob has the honor of having a conference room in the National Headquarters named after him. He served as the Lennox Boy Scout Master for 12 years. He was also a member of the El Raid Shrine, where he served on the Directors Staff. Bob enjoyed being a member of the Lennox Fire Department, and was instrumental in putting on the fireworks display for many years. He was an E.M.T. with the Lennox Ambulance. He was an active member of the Lennox American Legion having served in many capacities. Bob and Irene emjoyed traveling and experienced trips to Europe and Korea. Bob is survived by his wife Irene, children: Brenda (Duane) Dexter, Williamsfield, IL, Robyn (Bob) Waterbury, Herrick, SD and Scott (Dawn) Spencer, North East, MD; eight grandchildren: Carmelo Rodriguez, Devon (Neil) Huffman, Christel (Travis) Harbo, Chela (Nick) Bolte, Charles Goitia, Martha Waterbury, Justin Waterbury and Jacob Spencer; four great-grandchildren: Zane & Arianna Goitia, Chloe Harbo and Brenna Bolte and sister, Cecella (Marvin) Poppens, sister-in-law, Norma (Gordon) Powers, brother-in-law, Donald (Marie) Ruckelshausen Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at First English Lutheran Church, Lennox with burial in the Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will begin at Sunday, Dec. 22 from to 3 to 5 p.m. at Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Lennox. Memorial may directed to the Boys Scouts of America or Shriner's Children's Hospital.

Robert L. Spencer

July 8, 1929 - December 14, 2013

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