Donald W Spencer

Donald W. Spencer, 95, of Rolla passed away on March 10, 2026, at his home. He was born June 2, 1930, in Vandalia, Illinois to the late Cyrus E. and Elva M. (DeVore) Spencer. Donald graduated from Vandalia High School in 1948 and the Missouri School of Mines (MSM) in 1952.

He was married on August 11, 1952, to Mabel A. Walker in Rolla. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2010.

Don worked for the Amy Corps of Engineers and the USGS Water Resource Division. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rolla. He was also a member of the Rolla Lions Club, RC Airplane Club, Patriot Guard, and enjoyed fishing, singing, motorcycles, crafting, woodworking (he really enjoyed tinkering with things), and bowling. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He could be ornery, but was fun loving and full of life and will be greatly missed by so many people.

He is survived by his daughter Patti J. Spencer of Rolla, son Steven E Spencer and wife Marianne of Naples, Florida; grandchildren Stephanie Waneka, Jennifer Kuzma, Jeffery Spencer, Thomas Spencer and wife Melissa, and Samuel Spencer; great grandchildren Justin Waneka and wife Cayley, Wyatt Waneka, Addalyn Waneka, Kyllian Higgins, Kayden Kuzma, and Theo Spencer; and great great grandchild Ellee Waneka.

In addition to his wife and parents Donald is preceded in death by a grandson in law Daniel Waneka.

A celebration of life will be held March 15, 2026, at 12:30 at the Rolla Lions Club.

Memorial Donations are requested to be made to the Rolla Lions Club.