TERRENCE E. SPENCER

Terrence E. Spencer, loving husband, father passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at CHI Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, NE. Visitation will be held on Friday July 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Frank Family Funeral Home, Lidgerwood, ND followed by a graveside service with military honors at St. Martin’s Cemetery, Geneseo, ND at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure www.komen.org or Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.

org) Terrence Edward Spencer was born August 4, 1937 in Barnum, MN, the son of Newcomb and Ellen (Reilly) Spencer. He grew up in Duluth, MN and served in the US Marines. After his discharge he moved to Chicago, IL. On June 7, 1962 he was united in marriage to Virginia Ciesynski. In 1985 they moved to Lidgerwood, ND. Terrence worked for GI Enterprises, Eden, SD. After Virginia passed away, he moved to Omaha in 2004.

He enjoyed reading books and carpentry.

Terrence is survived by his son Terrence R. Spencer (Johnnie), Calumet City, IL, daughter Peggy Spencer, Omaha, NE, brothers Tom Spencer, McGregor, MN and Ted Spencer (Faye), Duluth, MN; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, sister-inlaw JoAnn Spencer He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Virginia, son Benedict, daughters Cynthia & Dionne Kathleen, sister Cathy Holmes, 2 brothers Dale & Patrick Spencer & sisterin-law Barb Spencer. Online guestbook: www. frankfamilyfuneralhome.com

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