LaRue G. Spitler, age 90, passed away on March 18, 2016. He was born in Shiawassee County, on July 5, 1925, the son of John and Ruth (Sutton) Spitler. LaRue resided most of his life in St. Johns. He was a member of the Lansing Home Builders Assoc., Fraternal Order of Eagles and retired from Capital Savings and Loan Association. He married Eythel Willett on July 6, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2013.
Surviving are their children, Larry (Sandra) Spitler, and Cindy (Steven) Higgins, all of St. Johns, four grandchildren, Marc Higgins, Darrin Higgins, Greg (Danielle) Spitler, Jeff Spitler, half-sister Judy (Brian) McKee and several nieces and nephews. Along with his wife, LaRue was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Mary Spitler and half-brother Max Sutton.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Osgood Funeral Homes, 104 East Cass St, St. Johns, MI. 48879. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm prior to the memorial service.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.