Donald R. Spence

Donald R. Spence, age 71, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  Loving husband of Terri Spence, nee Doorn. Devoted father of Jana (Craig) Olthoff, Kristen (Bill) Berger, and Abbey (Ken) Sadecki. Proud grandfather of Nick, Sadie, Carter, and Brad Olthoff, Annalie, Brody, Charlotte, and Colton Berger, Harley and Trevor Sadecki. Dear brother of Pat (Dave) Kings, Dave (Paula) Spence and Tom (Dena) Spence. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear son of Delores and the late Harold Spence. Don was incredibly resilient.  He always shared a smile and his mischievous personality. He enjoyed the outdoors, his horses, and riding around with his devoted dog Tad. Don was loved by his family and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home with services conducted by Rev. Brian Dennert.

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