On Saturday, December 24, 2022, Robert Levi Spatz, 72, unexpectedly took his final breath on earth and began his life with his Heavenly Father. He died peacefully in his apartment.
Born in Reading, PA on June 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert Spatz and Florence (Gilham) Spatz. Upon graduating from Reading High School, Robert went and served as a Rifleman in the U.S. Marines. He served in Vietnam and was ranked a Private (E-1). He had specialized instruction on map reading in Washington D.C. and utilized those skills during his time in the service. He was injured during his time in Vietnam when a nearby mortar exploded and this resulted in a piece of shrapnel in his shoulder. Robert was honorably discharged from the service with a Purple Heart. After his time in the service, Robert began employment with Hoffman Industries in Sinking Spring as a steel worker, where he worked for over 30 years.
In his free time, Robert enjoyed being a craftsman and woodworking. He also thoroughly enjoyed listening to music,whether it be on a record or CD and enjoyed a diverse span of genres. He enjoyed collecting records and over the years of collecting developed quite a large collection. Robert also enjoyed spending time baking cookies and fasnachts for his family and friends.
Robert with be deeply missed by his children, Christopher Spatz, husband of Rebecca of Lititz, Michelle Rodriguez of Reading, and Michael Spatz of Wyomissing, as well as by his 5 grandchildren Gabrielle Spatz, Christopher Spatz, II, Geovani Rodriguez Spatz, Anthony Rodriguez Spatz, and Isabella Rodriguez Spatz, and sisters Barbara Messner and Mildred Rimby.
Interment with military honors will be Friday March 24, 2023 at 1 PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160.
