James W. Spaeth

June 17, 1937 - July 8, 2017

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for James W. Spaeth, 80, who died peacefully at his home in Spring Hill, FL on July 8, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and had fought a valiant battle with cancer. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Sts. Peter & Paul Gathering Space. Born in Padua, MN, to Edward and Caroline (Dieters) Spaeth, he graduated from Eden Valley High School. Jim’s true passion was sales and he was a car salesman for most of his life. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine, and spent most of his life in Maple Park, IL. Jim was a great family man and loved his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a dedicated fitness/body builder and loved recalling his life’s memories. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Mary (Niehaus) Spaeth, son Terry (Vicki), daughters Toni Bennett and Tammy (Jeff) Terkelson, all of Florida; eight grandchildren: Brnadon and Stephanie; Brooke, Jorden and Courtney; and Jason, Stacie and Noah; and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Alvin (Bonnie) and his sister Shirley (Tom) Jungles. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roman (Melda), Norbert (Teresa) and Vernie (Joyce).