Rodney Z. Spangler

Rodney Z. Spangler, 64, of Dover died suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

He had been a salesman his entire career, having retired from K. Hovanian Homes in Stone Creek.

Born March 27, 1946 in Massillon he was a son of Katherine Eby Spangler of Dover and the late Zane Spangler.

He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover, Dover VFW and was past president of the Dover Exchange Club. Rod was a 1964 graduate of Dover High School. Following his graduation he was enrolled at Ohio Northern, but that was cut short when the Army drafted him during the Vietnam War. After serving his country for four years he was finally able to finish his education, graduating in 1971 from Franklin University. Rod had many interests in his life, but none more than his family, second would be his love for fishing and third was his avid support of Dover football.

In addition to his mother, Rod will be sadly missed by his wife of almost 26 years, Flo Perko Spangler whom he married on July 7, 1984; children, Kimberly (Christopher) Alberts of New Philadelphia, Kara Spangler of Charleston, SC, Katie (Thomas) Gilmore of Dover and Kellie Spangler of Dover; sisters, Julie (Keith) Stoneman of Dover, Mari (Christopher) Zurcher of New Philadelphia and JoAnn (Mark) Lorenz of Dover; granddaughter, Maria Alberts; mother in law, Opal Perko of Wainwright; many nieces and nephews and who could forget his beloved dog, Oscar.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 1:30 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes and Crematory at Dover with Rev. Michael Lowry officiating. Interment will be at the Dover Burial Park where the Dover VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends can call at the funeral home on Tuesday (today) from 5-8 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Rod may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 1815 West Market St., Akron, Ohio 44313.

Toland-Herzig
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com