Melvin Gerald Spomer

Aug. 22, 1939 – Sept. 3, 2020

Melvin Gerald Spomer, born Aug. 22, 1939, has gone to his heavenly home. Mel had many jobs in the oil fields, working throughout Wyoming. He enjoyed working.

Melvin was born to parents Herman and Elizabeth Spomer of Lovell. He married Delores Marie Graves in Lovell on Dec. 5, 1958. They were divorced in 1976. He then married Roberta Armstrong.

Melvin was a quiet man who enjoyed family gatherings. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Spomer, brother Ken Spomer, sons David and Richard Spomer and wives Delores Spomer and Roberta Spomer.

Melvin is survived by two sons, Greg (Tammy) Spomer and Bradley Spomer; brother Jim (Georgia) Spomer; sister Carolyn (Robert) Hatcher; three grandchildren, Shawnna (Jamie) Hernandez, Shannun (Amanda) Spomer and Skylor (Thu) Spomer; and seven great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.

Funeral services are planned for Friday, Sept.11, at 10 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Due to the COVID-19 virus, masks are required at Hope Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.