David Allen Spencer

David Allen Spencer was a devoted husband to the late Donna Mae Spencer, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on October 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. David passed away on November 8, 2026, in Parker, Colorado.

David and Donna met as members of the youth group at Incarnation Church in Milwaukee and shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and adventure. Their love and commitment created a lasting family legacy.

David was a licensed social worker and counselor who dedicated his career to helping others. He genuinely cared about people, loved visiting and sharing conversations, and had a special gift for making others feel valued. His compassion extended well beyond his profession.

David loved the outdoors, travel, and spending time with family. He treasured summers at family lake cottages on Sawyer Lake and Bear Lake in northern Wisconsin, camping adventures in Alaska, cruises, relaxing on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and family holidays and camping trips to Twin Lakes, Colorado. These experiences created memories his family will cherish for years to come.

David is survived by his brother, Donald (Mary) Spencer; daughters, Kathleen (Jeff) Hocke and Kristine Julseth; grandchildren, Ryan (Hailey) Hocke, Jennifer (Joshua) Krohn, Katelin Julseth, and Annabeth Julseth; and great-granddaughter, Chevy Hocke.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Donna Mae Spencer; his parents, Louise (Bielas) Spencer and Albert Spencer; his siblings, Shirley (Spencer) Siedel and James Spencer; and his son-in-law, Timothy Julseth.

David will be remembered for his love of family, faith, compassion for others, and genuine interest in the people whose lives he touched. His legacy lives on through the generations of family he and Donna created and the countless memories they shared.

The family will hold a private celebration of David's life at a later date.

Memorial Donations

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in David's memory at

donate.diabetes.org.