Merlin “Mike” Spading
Tuesday, November 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Age:
79 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday September 20, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday September 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Christ The King Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Wednesday September 21, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Christ The King Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Tuesday, November 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Age:
79 years old
Tuesday, November 24, 1931
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Age:
79 years old
Merlin “Mike” Spading
Merlin “Mike” Spading, age 79 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 18, 2011.
Merlin Harold Spading was born on November 24, 1931 in Douglas, MN to Harold and Mabel Spading. Mike graduated from Pine Island High School in 1950. Following high school, he was drafted into the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. In May of 1954, he married Elaine “Laney” Clark at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester. Mike began his career with IBM in October of 1956 and retired in 1987 after over 31 years of service. Mike was very mechanical with the ability to fix almost anything. Mike loved northern Minnesota, and enjoyed traveling often with his wife Laney in their motor home. Mike looked forward to the many fishing trips his family took together spanning four generations.
He is survived by a daughter Sue Spading of Rochester, three sons, John (Karen) of Rochester, Dennis (Jennifer) of Maple Grove, and Rodney (Laura) of Rochester, grandchildren, Wendy (George) Caucutt of St. Paul, Dean Spading and Jane Spading both of Rochester, and Jack Spading of Maple Grove, and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Will Caucutt of St. Paul. He is preceded by his wife “Laney” and a son, William.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron, MN with Rev. Paul Suprenant officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Macken Funeral Home’s River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the Mass.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences
The family of Merlin “Mike” Spading has received the following condolences.
Dear sue and family so sorry of your loss.It is sad when both parents pass away close to each other.You are all in my prayers.Take care.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
John,
So sorry for your loss.
Remember the good times.
Pat
Rod,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. MB6D/E is keeping you and your family in our thoughts are prayers!
Nicole
Sue, Dennis, Rod and Laura & Family,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sue, Dennis, Rod and Laura & Family,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rod and Laura,
Keeping you and your whole family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jeanne and Ed Wilcox
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know this is a sad and difficult time for all of you but let the wonderful memories of your parents keep you strong. You have our deepest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen and John
Lots of memories run through my mind when I think of Mike and Laney. It will not be the same looking over at the house and not seeing Mike on his mower, tinkering in the garage, or riding his mower up the drive to talk with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Am thinking and praying for family at this difficult time. Mike and Laney were very unique couple and loved by all. Truelly believe Mike went to spend eterity with love of his life.