David C. Spangenberg, P.E.
Lansing, Michigan
Surrounded by his loving family, he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the age of 86.
David was a loving family man and a devoted Christian, born June 23, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan son of the late Warren and Bertha (Simmons) Spangenberg.
His passions were sports, especially MSU Basketball where he was a season ticket holder for forty-two years, boating, swimming, and skiing. David enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, walks in the woods with his dogs, and traveling having gone to Europe and England on eight different occasions. He served as Treasurer at two different Churches over the years and was proud to be a member of The Promise Keepers. David was an excellent carpenter who made furniture for the family, as well as beautiful Shaker boxes. David received his Bachelor’s in Science in Civil Engineering from MSU. He retired from the State of Michigan, MDOT in 2000 following forty-two years, where he worked as a Civil Engineer.
Surviving are his wife of sixty two years, Rev. Carol Spangenberg; their three children, Tamara (Mark) Newton, Christine (Matt) Strukel, and David (Suzanne) Spangenberg; eight grandchildren, Brooke (Patrick Vu) Strukel, Ashlee (Kevin) Minnich, Nickolas (Paige) Roussey, Anthony Strukel, Alexander Haas, Vanessa Spangenberg, Aaron Spangenberg, and Elizabeth Haas; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Josephine Minnich; sister-in-law, Marilyn Spangenberg along with many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
David was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Clifford Spangenberg, Raymond Spangenberg, Marian Hill, their spouses, and Paul Spangenberg.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837. The family will receive guests at the Church, on Wednesday, for one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Capital Area Humane Society.
Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
13 Messages to “David C. Spangenberg, P.E.”
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Michel Tarazi
July 5, 2025 at 5:33 pmDear Rev. Carol & Family,
Our hearts & thoughts are with you during this time of grieving . Please Know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many.
May his memory will be everlasting.
With deep Sympathy
Michel Tarazi
Loann Snell
July 5, 2025 at 5:51 pmSuch a smart, kind man. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
Jagjit KHANUJA
July 5, 2025 at 7:02 pmDavid was a very nice person, I have worked with him in the Bridge Design. Very humble and was getting along with every body.
Sarah Swart
July 5, 2025 at 9:10 pmDear David and family,
Sending my condolences. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers. May your dad rest in peace and rise in glory.
Peace, Sarah Swart
Cathy McRae
July 5, 2025 at 11:38 pmDave was always such a calm, competent, and kind presence. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
George & Lynn Suchyta
July 6, 2025 at 10:29 amMay you look back on the precious memories of Dave and find peace in knowing that he was truly an amazing person. May he rest in eternal peace.
Barbara Heany
July 6, 2025 at 9:10 pmSending much love to all of the Spangenberg’s. Dave was a very kind and gentle man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Richard fruin
July 9, 2025 at 10:28 amDave is going to be missed by all that knew him. He was a very influential person in my life. He has known me my whole life for he’s my godfather and I will always love this man and it’s a hard hit for me. Dave is one of the big reasons I love boating and have thrived in my life. I love his family as much as I loved him; holidays, birthdays, and my mom passing, he was always there for me. There’s so much I could say but the biggest thing is I love all of you so very deeply and I’m sorry for the loss of a great man, and a godfather, and mentor for me.
Jack Nelms
July 7, 2025 at 9:47 pmDave was an encouraging example of a Christian man to all of us in our Promise Keepers’ Bible Study.
Lisa Trumbell
July 8, 2025 at 7:59 amDear Tammy and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Linda Wiodrick Dyer
July 9, 2025 at 12:26 pmFirst met David in first grade at Aberdeen school in Grand Rapids. Followed each other all the way to graduation at MSU
Nice quiet kind person. Condolences and sympathies to each of his loved ones.
Dale and Theresa Minnich
July 13, 2025 at 11:38 amOur deepest sympathies to your family.
You are most certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerald Williams
July 14, 2025 at 4:16 pmDear Carol and Family,
Dave was such a faithful servant of our Lord. He loved God and each of you with all his heart and always looked for ways to help others. With his unassuming and gentle nature, he made life-long relationships easily.
We pray for God’s loving and gentle Presence for each of you. Amen!