Albert Spandler

Albert Spandler, 90, of Swatara Township, passed peacefully away after a long and happy life on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Albert was born in Dulovac, Croatia. When he was 12 years old, his family was resettled to Monsee, Austria. He there successfully mastered Cabinetry trade school. In 1951, Albert emigrated from Austria to the United States. He proudly served in the US Army.

Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Lotte; his parents, Anton and Marija (Spoljaric) Spandler; and one brother, Arnold Spandler. He is survived by his children Robert (Donna) Spandler and Linda (Jon) Dunkelberger. Albert was called Opa by family and friends, most importantly his five grandchildren, Melissa, Jessica (Andy) Marinak, Kristina Spandler and Jacob and Dylan Dunkelberger and his three great grandchildren, Zackary and Kennedy Marinak and Ellena Spandler. He is also survived by his younger brother, Josef (Nancy) Spandler.

Albert was a mastered cabinet maker and worked his entire career at EC Snyder Architectural Millwork, retiring as the majority stockholder. Albert and Lotte had the time of their lives traveling throughout the world to Europe, Asia, South America and Russia. They enjoyed the music of many polka bands; watching them polka and waltz was truly captivating. After retiring, you could find Albert tinkering around his wood shop and flipping houses with his son, Robert. He loved seeing his great grandchildren every single day... they always knew how to bring a smile to his face. Always their biggest supporter, he attended many of their music and dance concerts.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Enhaut, is now a member of Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton, and a member of St. Lawrence Club.

Opa/Albert will be deeply missed by his family and friends. We will forever carry him in our hearts.

Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 am in Prince of Peace-Assumption the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Jonathan P. Sawicki and Rev. Steven J. Arena, as concelebrants. Private burial will be held in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:30 am in Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 357 South Harrisburg St., Oberlin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Parish, 815 S. Second St., Steelton, PA 17113.