William E. Spengler died June 14, 2015 at age 81. He was born February 24, 1934 in Huntingburg, IN to the late Edward A. and Mary A. Spengler. He graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1953 and Purdue University in 1957 with a BS in Math and minor in Physics.
William married Billie Spengler in 1955. He was a scientific computer programmer who worked on various NASA contracts, ending his career at Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA in 2004. He also liked golf, reading, classical music and wine. He was a Methodist.
William was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey W. Spengler; sister, Norma Sakel; and brother, John R. Spengler.
He is survived by wife, Billie of Hampton; daughters, Karen Mackey of Hampton, and Ellen Walker (Richard) of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Andrew B. Wedding, Stacy W. Higgins (Josh), Corey E. Walker, and Kara Walker; great-grandchildren, Makayla Rankin, Jorgia Wedding, Memphis Rankin, Wyatt Wedding, and Joshua C. Higgins II.
He will be cremated with no service. Any remembrances may be made to the Heart Fund or charity of your choice.
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home is in charge.
