John Spangler

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

John R. Spangler, 70, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on October 31, 2022.

John was born on January 13, 1952 to Lawrence and Maude Spangler (Wise) in Pittsburg, KS. John graduated from St. Mary’s Colgan highschool in 1970. He was united in marriage to his late wife, Janet Spangler (Allen) in 2006.

John was an avid sports fan, and could often be found cheering on the Colgan Panthers and other local high school sports. He especially enjoyed watching his grandkids take part in their extracurricular activities. In his pass time, he enjoyed fishing and bowling, and will be remembered as a loving and dedicated grandfather.

Survivors include his two children, Jason and his wife, Sandra Spangler (Joplin, MO), Cassie and her husband, Kody Bicknell (Pittsburg, KS); his brother, Dan Spangler (Fort Worth, TX); and his five grandchildren, Piper and Kage Bicknell, and Jeffery, Jaxson, and Brooklyn Spangler.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Maude Spangler (Wise); two siblings, Linda Baker and Barbara Spangler; and his wife, Janet Spangler.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Colgan Booster Club.

A cremation memorial service will be held at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 3 pm. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service from 2-3pm. His ashes will be buried at a later date at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. 

Arrangements are made by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home.