Emil M. Spencer, 92, of Carmel, died Oct. 16 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 7, 1924, and raised on a farm in Switz City, Ind. His parents, Joseph Daniel and Elizabeth (McClarren) Spencer, preceded him in death.
Emil proudly served his country with the Army Air Force and was a World War II veteran, having been a POW in Germany for 11 months. For his service to his country, he was awarded a Purple Heart, a World War II Victory Medal, an American Theater Ribbon and four Battle Stars. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, where he had been president of his Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and he retired from the agricultural sales industry after more than 35 years. He attended Carmel United Methodist Church and enjoyed riding his bicycle, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family.
He is survived by his three sons, Kendall L (Sylvia) Spencer, Keith M (Susie) Spencer and Kyle E (Lori) Spencer; brother, Plato (Betty) Spencer; grandchildren, Rachel (Brian) Smith, Rebecca (Ben) Davis, Stephen (Samantha) Spencer, Matthew (Audrey) Spencer, Mark Spencer, Nicole (Tim) Six and Carrie (Nathan) Stephens; and eleven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia A. Spencer, who died in 2005.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675; or, Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
