Mr. Herbert W. Spanske, 82, died unexpectedly at WFH – All Saints on Monday, April 26, 2010.

A lifelong resident, he was born in Racine on April 22, 1928 to the late Frank and Violet (nee: Kaskin) Spanske, Sr.

A graduate of Washington Park High School, Mr. Spanske also served his country with the U.S. Army and retired from the Northwestern Railroad after 41 years of employment.

Mr. Spanske was a member of Christ Church-United Methodist. In his younger years he enjoyed his free time bowling and fishing with his friends.

His survivors include his daughter, Janet Guntly of Caledonia; grandchildren, Scott (Kristy) Carter of Kenosha, Erica (Marty) Kempf of Sycamore, IL; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Dorothy) Spanske, Jr. and Donald Spanske both of Racine; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Delores Spanske and sister-in-law, Dolores Spanske.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, May 3, 2010 at noon for the celebration of Herbert's life and funeral service with Rev. Mark Swanson officiating. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Monday from ten until noon. His burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park with military honors.