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Louis A. Spletzer, long time Newaygo resident, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 18, 2002 after a long illness. He is survived by his three children, Beverly Spletzer of Grand Rapids, Barry Spletzer and his wife Suzanne of Albuquerque, and Diane Sim and her husband Art of Omaha as well as four grandchildren. He was preceded in death earlier this year by Angie, his wife of 55 years. Lou was born in Chicago on July 1st, 1920 but grew up in Newaygo and graduated from Newaygo High School in 1938. He served in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he married Angie on March 2, 1946. They moved back to Newaygo in 1948. Lou was an entrepreneur for much of his working life, starting several successful businesses. In 1961 he was elected to public office as the Garfield Township Supervisor. He later became a County Commissioner, the Newaygo County Drain Commissioner, serving a term as presidient of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, and Chairman of the Newaygo County Jury Board. He greatly enjoyed his work on the local political scene and especially relished the role of being a completely honest politician. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A memorial service will be held for Lou at McKinley's funeral home in Newaygo at 1:00 PM on December 7, 2002. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Fremont Area Foundation for either the Newaygo County First Responders or the Lou and Angie Spletzer Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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