David A Spomer, age 58, of Savage, MN, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 1-4 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, with an additional visitation on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 10-10:45 am, with a celebration of life, at 11 am, at Eden Baptist Church, 1313 State Highway 13, Burnsville, MN. Pastor Dan Miller will preside. Pall bearers for Dave will be Lorin Ruesch, Alan Ruesch, Myron Ruesch, Michael Terning, Verlis Schilling and Jeremy Schmidt. He will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12 pm (noon), at Memorial Garden Cemetery, in Worthington, MN.
A live stream of David’s service will be available at the link below:
https://youtube.com/live/uc8dgTxn07s
Dave was the first child born to Marvin and Jeanine Spomer on September 24, 1964, in Sioux Falls, SD. He spent his first years living in Marion, SD, where his love of cars was nurtured by his dad.
In 1972 the family, including Dave’s younger sister Debra, moved to Worthington, MN. He spent his school years there, graduating from Worthington High School in 1982. Dave spent many days of his childhood at the local pool, his grandpa’s farm in South Dakota, and cruising around town on his bicycle, skateboard, and later by car.
Dave played on the WHS football team, and he thoroughly enjoyed football season throughout his life. After attending community college in Worthington and graduating from St Cloud State University in 1987, he moved to Rochester, MN. Dave met his wife Diane while they were both living in Rochester, and they were married in October 1993. They made Savage, MN their home in 1994, and raised 2 children there, Amanda was born in 2001, and Paul in 2003.
Dave spent the majority of his working years in the car business, first at his dad’s dealership, Spomer Motors, then later at Grossman Chevrolet, and lastly at US Bank as an Account Manager in the automotive division. This position at US Bank was a perfect fit for Dave, given his amiable personality and excellent attention to details. He loved to serve his customers, and highly valued the business relationships that he established.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed boating, bicycling, skating, skateboarding, skiing, car shows and exploring nature. He had a great memory for obscure sports facts, car knowledge, and music trivia. He enjoyed planning vacations for his family, and he loved animals, especially his dogs.
Dave’s life journey took a turn when he was diagnosed with a vascular brain tumor in 2019. He suffered many related health crises since then but did not complain during any of these trials and remained his sweet, gentle self. His soul passed peacefully into heaven on Monday evening, February 13th, with loving family by his side. We cherish the memory of our dear Dave and know he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord and is now in glory with Him.
Survived by his loving family, including wife Diane, daughter Amanda and son Paul; parents Marvin and Jeanine Spomer; sister Debra (Michael) Terning; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other relatives and friends.
Dave was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Henry and Clara Spomer; Arnold and Jennie Schmidt; and his in-laws, Orville and Valeda Ruesch.
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Steve Fuerstenberg
Steve and I would like to offer our condolences to the Spomer Family. Steve worked with Dave at his dads dealership and thought highly of him.
keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Barb Fuerstenberg
Mary Ellen Moline
Our sympathy to the Spomer family. We are never ready or prepared to lose a loved one. May God grant you peace and strength in the days ahead. You are in our prayers.
God Bless You~
John & Mary Ellen (LeTendre) Moline
Dan Johnson
Kathy and I would like offer our condolence. I only met Dave a couple of times, very pleasant gentlemen. I worked for his parents at Spomer Motors for many years. Great experience and a great family. He will be missed by many.
Jim and DIane Lutmer
Worked for Marv and Jeanine for many years while Dave started in the car business in high school and college as a car detailer,always very polite and always more interested in the employees and there families than his , he will be greatly missed
Jennifer Rozell
I worked for Spomer’s years ago in Worthington and got to know Dave and his family. Dave was always a great guy and always stopped to say hello. He even ran into me when he was traveling to Mason City, IA where I now work. We got to catch up then. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Steve and Sharon Anderson
So sorry for your loss but rejoice that because of Jesus, we will see Dave again in heaven. We’re praying that God would comfort your broken hearts.
Luke Burfield
I’d missed our talks and seeing you at the car shows. Loved having another firebird brother and gear head from my dads Generation. I’ll see you on the other side my friend.
Connie Ostrem
My sympathy to Marv and Jeanine and their family.
Illene Maxwell
As a former employee of Spomer Motors I extend comfort of the Lords healing hands to the family…
Illene (Slykhuis) Maxwell
Bonnie Burkey
Jeanine,
This is your cousin Bonnie. Larry gave me this sad news. I have many memories of spending time with my cousins in South Dakota. There’s never words to take the hurt away when someone in the family has to go through this. Our thoughts and prayers are for you.
Love,
Tim and Bonnie Burkey
Twila &Ed Henning
Ed and I would like to offer sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Roy and Karen Honermann
Our deepest sympathy to the Spomer family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Rebecca Troth
So sorry to hear this news. Sending love to Jeanine and Marv, who were so good to my parents over the years. .
Diane Levine Jodie/ Tony Eric
You have all of our sympathy for something that is so heartbreaking!
Gordy,Karen, Tyler Delander
Our sympathy to the Spomer family, so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
wayne d johnson
Dave was as exited when he heard I had a COPO Camaro, as I was when I heard it. My sympathy and prayers.
Don and Julie kuiper
Julie and I express our sympathy to you and you family. My God cover you with His grace
Bob Lockwood
Sincere condolences to the Spomer family at this loss
Mark and Dana Lutmer
I meet Dave at W.C.C. He was always up beat and a pleasure to be around. Thoughts and prayers
Bob and Barb Raudenbush
Our sympathy to Marv, Jeanine and the Spomer family. Our hearts are with you at the loss of Dave. Jesus will comfort you in the days ahead.
Ron Jacobs
Our deepest sympathy to the Spomer family, my fondest memories of Dave was the time we spent together restoring his Pontiac Firebird. Dave and Marv rebuilt the engine together. That car was Dave’s pride and joy!! Dave was a great person to be around. Dave you will be missed! Ron and Laurie Jacobs
Sharon Johnson
We are so sorry for the loss of Dave’s life here with you! What comfort to know that he is in perfect peace with Jesus! Our love & prayers are with you all.
Roger & Sharon Johnson
Timothy Barnes
I did not know Dave well, but I remember him from high school as being a friendly person. I would like to express my most sincere condolences to the Spomer family.
Mark Ruesch
My sympathy to the Spomer Family Prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Linda and Steve Lester
We send our deepest sympathies to the Spomer families and all who knew and loved Dave. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Dave, I knew of him through my dear friend, his cousin, Waneen Polly. My you all feel loved and comforted in the days and weeks ahead.
Alice Hibma
As you gather to remember Dave’s life as a son, brother, husband and father, may you experience God’s comfort and hope in the midst of the sorrow.
Royce Boehrs
Paula and I extend our deepest sympathy to you Marv and Jeanine, and to your and Dave’s entire family. A heartbreaking loss. We never knew Dave but Marv and Jeanine were always a joy to visit with and do business with during our decades living in Worthington. May God bless you with His comfort and peace.
Royce & Paula Boehrs
alicemae duba
So So Sorry for the whole family of DaveSpomer. I will pray for you. alicemaeduba
Sherry Schmoll
Sorry for your loss Diane. Thinking of you.
Mary Beth Eiter
Peace and grace to your family.
Karl and Barbara Hansen
Marv and Jeanine, We extend our sympathy to you at the loss of your son.
May God be near and bless you with His comfort and peace.
Shane Galles
Shane & Diane Galles
Our thoughts and prayers are w the Spomer family. Our hearts go out to you. Been a long time since seeing Dave but he was always one of the good guys.