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Gavin LeRoy Spilde

Birth	:	19 Aug 1927 Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Sep 2015 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Gavin Spilde, age 88, of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA. Gavin LeRoy Spilde was born on August 19, 1927, the son of Henry and Hannah (Gjetley) Spilde in Canoe Township, rural Decorah, IA. Gavin was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He attended Decorah Community Schools and then went to work for Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids. He was united in marriage to Esther Brandt on July 13, 1950, at the First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He served during the Korean Conflict in Japan. After... Read More	Gavin Spilde, age 88, of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA. Gavin LeRoy Spilde was born on August 19, 1927, the son of Henry and Hannah (Gjetley) Spilde in Canoe Township, rural Decorah, IA. Gavin was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He attended Decorah Community Schools and then went to work for Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids. He was united in marriage to Esther Brandt on July 13, 1950, at the First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He served during the Korean Conflict in Japan. After the service he worked for the local Ford and Chevrolet Garage doing auto body work. In the late 1950’s, Gavin started Spilde Body Shop, which he operated until 1992. He was a very meticulous body man and was always proud of his work. In his retirement, Gavin enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and fishing. He enjoyed bowling, feeding the birds, attending local sporting events and was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan. Gavin was a member of the Christian Life Center and was a very faithful church goer and loved to serve God. Gavin dearly loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly. Gavin was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Hannah (Gjetley) Spilde. One grandson: Christopher Spilde on July 25, 2010. His siblings: Lester Spilde killed in WWII, Leonard (Grace) Spilde, Helen (Charles) McConaughay, Gladys (Elmer) Borsheim, Harold (Grace) Spilde, Myron (Crystal) Spilde, and Bessie (Julius) Huseby. His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Lewis and Mabel (Dawley) Brandt. Esther’s siblings: Mervin (Margaret) Brandt, George (Artice) Brandt and Earl (Rita) Brandt. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the First Lutheran Church, 604 West Broadway, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Chad Huebner and Rev. Doug Bryce presiding. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, IA. Obituary & photo published by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, IA.

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Gavin LeRoy Spilde's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Gavin LeRoy Spilde death?
Gavin LeRoy Spilde death on 5 Sep 2015 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Meyer Spilde

(1887 - 1977)

Tilda Johannah Gjetley Spilde

(1889 - 1969)

Siblings

Gladys Lucille Spilde Borsheim

(1909 - 2004)

Harold Paul Spilde

(1913 - 2003)

Leonard Olaf Spilde

(1915 - 1982)

PFC Lester Erlin Spilde

(1924 - 1944)

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