Dave Spae was a Wayne Valley classmate 1967. Was a Marine 1968-1971.
Obituary
David Richard Spae age 63 of Budd Lake, formerly of Wayne, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hackettstown Hospital.
He was born in Glen Ridge and raised in Wayne having attended Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1967.
On March 11, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon(Vietnam), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/1 Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color w/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions First Class Color W/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was discharged as a Lance Corporal.
His first job was working as a ranch hand when he was 12 years old, for .50 cents per day, at the Tripple O Ranch which was located on the property now known as Willowbrook Mall. He always enjoyed driving trucks and operating heavy equipment. He bought his own Mack truck in 1974 and operated as Dave Spae Trucking in Wayne for several years. He later worked for Wayne Township for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Dave was a member of the Shongum Sportsmans Association of Hackettstown NJ, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League Det 747 in Sussex NJ, a member of the Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation, a Life Member of the Disabled American Vets, Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of SAS (Single Action Shooting Society).
Dave followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps by joining the Mt. View Community Fire Company. He was a member from 1970-1980. His son Michael completed a four generation run of firefighters at the same company.
He was the kind of guy who was always trying to make you laugh and handed out nicknames like they were going out of style. When you spent time with Dave there was never a dull moment. He loved to cook and it is said his BBQ Rub was fantastic! Dave also loved gardening, had two gardens in his yard at home and would start all of his plantings from seeds in March. He also loved his dogs Misty "The Sheriff", Ozark "Big Girl", and Mooney "The Doctor". All Dave's dogs were from the Wayne Animal Shelter as it was right next door to the recycling area where he worked for many years.
Dave met his wife Ruth (Fox) while she was working at Mary Jane's Luncheonette at the Stahl Plaza in Wayne. He proposed in his living room and they were married by the Mayor of Mine Hill as Ruth was a Council Woman there. They had their reception at the New Orleans Steak House in Jefferson.
He was the loving husband of Ruth (Fox) Spae; loving father of Michael Spae and his loving girlfriend Dawn Casale of Wayne, Amelia (Amy) Spae of Wayne, and Jessica Baum and her husband Heath Maxwell of Austin, TX; cherished grandfather of Lanea Baum and Heath Maxwell; loved brother of Diane Norman and her husband Richard of Virginia and their children Jennifer and Jason Norman.
Friends may visit with the family from 4 PM – 7:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012. At 7:30 PM, immediately following the visiting hours, friends will be encouraged to share their stories and favorite memories of Dave.
All visitation and services will be held at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, because Dave would have hated you to send flowers, memorial donations to Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, NY, NY 10020 would be appreciated.
Obituary
David Richard Spae age 63 of Budd Lake, formerly of Wayne, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hackettstown Hospital.
He was born in Glen Ridge and raised in Wayne having attended Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1967.
On March 11, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon(Vietnam), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/1 Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color w/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions First Class Color W/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was discharged as a Lance Corporal.
His first job was working as a ranch hand when he was 12 years old, for .50 cents per day, at the Tripple O Ranch which was located on the property now known as Willowbrook Mall. He always enjoyed driving trucks and operating heavy equipment. He bought his own Mack truck in 1974 and operated as Dave Spae Trucking in Wayne for several years. He later worked for Wayne Township for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Dave was a member of the Shongum Sportsmans Association of Hackettstown NJ, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League Det 747 in Sussex NJ, a member of the Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation, a Life Member of the Disabled American Vets, Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of SAS (Single Action Shooting Society).
Dave followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps by joining the Mt. View Community Fire Company. He was a member from 1970-1980. His son Michael completed a four generation run of firefighters at the same company.
He was the kind of guy who was always trying to make you laugh and handed out nicknames like they were going out of style. When you spent time with Dave there was never a dull moment. He loved to cook and it is said his BBQ Rub was fantastic! Dave also loved gardening, had two gardens in his yard at home and would start all of his plantings from seeds in March. He also loved his dogs Misty "The Sheriff", Ozark "Big Girl", and Mooney "The Doctor". All Dave's dogs were from the Wayne Animal Shelter as it was right next door to the recycling area where he worked for many years.
Dave met his wife Ruth (Fox) while she was working at Mary Jane's Luncheonette at the Stahl Plaza in Wayne. He proposed in his living room and they were married by the Mayor of Mine Hill as Ruth was a Council Woman there. They had their reception at the New Orleans Steak House in Jefferson.
He was the loving husband of Ruth (Fox) Spae; loving father of Michael Spae and his loving girlfriend Dawn Casale of Wayne, Amelia (Amy) Spae of Wayne, and Jessica Baum and her husband Heath Maxwell of Austin, TX; cherished grandfather of Lanea Baum and Heath Maxwell; loved brother of Diane Norman and her husband Richard of Virginia and their children Jennifer and Jason Norman.
Friends may visit with the family from 4 PM – 7:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012. At 7:30 PM, immediately following the visiting hours, friends will be encouraged to share their stories and favorite memories of Dave.
All visitation and services will be held at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, because Dave would have hated you to send flowers, memorial donations to Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, NY, NY 10020 would be appreciated.
Dave Spae was a Wayne Valley classmate 1967. Was a Marine 1968-1971.
Obituary
David Richard Spae age 63 of Budd Lake, formerly of Wayne, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hackettstown Hospital.
He was born in Glen Ridge and raised in Wayne having attended Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1967.
On March 11, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon(Vietnam), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/1 Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color w/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions First Class Color W/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was discharged as a Lance Corporal.
His first job was working as a ranch hand when he was 12 years old, for .50 cents per day, at the Tripple O Ranch which was located on the property now known as Willowbrook Mall. He always enjoyed driving trucks and operating heavy equipment. He bought his own Mack truck in 1974 and operated as Dave Spae Trucking in Wayne for several years. He later worked for Wayne Township for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Dave was a member of the Shongum Sportsmans Association of Hackettstown NJ, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League Det 747 in Sussex NJ, a member of the Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation, a Life Member of the Disabled American Vets, Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of SAS (Single Action Shooting Society).
Dave followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps by joining the Mt. View Community Fire Company. He was a member from 1970-1980. His son Michael completed a four generation run of firefighters at the same company.
He was the kind of guy who was always trying to make you laugh and handed out nicknames like they were going out of style. When you spent time with Dave there was never a dull moment. He loved to cook and it is said his BBQ Rub was fantastic! Dave also loved gardening, had two gardens in his yard at home and would start all of his plantings from seeds in March. He also loved his dogs Misty "The Sheriff", Ozark "Big Girl", and Mooney "The Doctor". All Dave's dogs were from the Wayne Animal Shelter as it was right next door to the recycling area where he worked for many years.
Dave met his wife Ruth (Fox) while she was working at Mary Jane's Luncheonette at the Stahl Plaza in Wayne. He proposed in his living room and they were married by the Mayor of Mine Hill as Ruth was a Council Woman there. They had their reception at the New Orleans Steak House in Jefferson.
He was the loving husband of Ruth (Fox) Spae; loving father of Michael Spae and his loving girlfriend Dawn Casale of Wayne, Amelia (Amy) Spae of Wayne, and Jessica Baum and her husband Heath Maxwell of Austin, TX; cherished grandfather of Lanea Baum and Heath Maxwell; loved brother of Diane Norman and her husband Richard of Virginia and their children Jennifer and Jason Norman.
Friends may visit with the family from 4 PM – 7:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012. At 7:30 PM, immediately following the visiting hours, friends will be encouraged to share their stories and favorite memories of Dave.
All visitation and services will be held at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, because Dave would have hated you to send flowers, memorial donations to Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, NY, NY 10020 would be appreciated.
Obituary
David Richard Spae age 63 of Budd Lake, formerly of Wayne, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hackettstown Hospital.
He was born in Glen Ridge and raised in Wayne having attended Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1967.
On March 11, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon(Vietnam), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/1 Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color w/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions First Class Color W/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was discharged as a Lance Corporal.
His first job was working as a ranch hand when he was 12 years old, for .50 cents per day, at the Tripple O Ranch which was located on the property now known as Willowbrook Mall. He always enjoyed driving trucks and operating heavy equipment. He bought his own Mack truck in 1974 and operated as Dave Spae Trucking in Wayne for several years. He later worked for Wayne Township for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Dave was a member of the Shongum Sportsmans Association of Hackettstown NJ, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, a Life Member of the Marine Corps League Det 747 in Sussex NJ, a member of the Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation, a Life Member of the Disabled American Vets, Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of SAS (Single Action Shooting Society).
Dave followed in his father and grandfather's footsteps by joining the Mt. View Community Fire Company. He was a member from 1970-1980. His son Michael completed a four generation run of firefighters at the same company.
He was the kind of guy who was always trying to make you laugh and handed out nicknames like they were going out of style. When you spent time with Dave there was never a dull moment. He loved to cook and it is said his BBQ Rub was fantastic! Dave also loved gardening, had two gardens in his yard at home and would start all of his plantings from seeds in March. He also loved his dogs Misty "The Sheriff", Ozark "Big Girl", and Mooney "The Doctor". All Dave's dogs were from the Wayne Animal Shelter as it was right next door to the recycling area where he worked for many years.
Dave met his wife Ruth (Fox) while she was working at Mary Jane's Luncheonette at the Stahl Plaza in Wayne. He proposed in his living room and they were married by the Mayor of Mine Hill as Ruth was a Council Woman there. They had their reception at the New Orleans Steak House in Jefferson.
He was the loving husband of Ruth (Fox) Spae; loving father of Michael Spae and his loving girlfriend Dawn Casale of Wayne, Amelia (Amy) Spae of Wayne, and Jessica Baum and her husband Heath Maxwell of Austin, TX; cherished grandfather of Lanea Baum and Heath Maxwell; loved brother of Diane Norman and her husband Richard of Virginia and their children Jennifer and Jason Norman.
Friends may visit with the family from 4 PM – 7:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012. At 7:30 PM, immediately following the visiting hours, friends will be encouraged to share their stories and favorite memories of Dave.
All visitation and services will be held at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, because Dave would have hated you to send flowers, memorial donations to Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, NY, NY 10020 would be appreciated.
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