Ralph Ward Spoerle

Ralph W. Spoerle, 86, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at his home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He was born on July 13, 1929 in Montfort, WI. the son of Phillip and Mae Spoerle. Ralph served in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Josephine Spoerle, two daughters: Beverly (Dennis) Lynde of Long Grove, IL, and Susan Spoerle of Hot Springs, AR. sisters Kathryn Mitchell, Caroline Wolenec and a brother Richard of Wisconsin, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Ralph moved his family to Watertown, WI. where he owened and partnered in a Dry Cleaning business for 3 years. Then purchased a neighborhood Tavern and ran it for 20 years, before retiring. In 2000 Ralph and his wife moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Fritz, Harold, and Gottlibb, a sister Jean Kelly, three nieces, Cathy Jo Van Gilder, Sharon Willard and Lou Ann Kelly.

A Memorial Service is planned to be held sometime in June in Watertown, WI.

Cremation was provided by CedarVale Funeral Home.