Bernard L. Spittler, 85, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO.
He was born July 28, 1935 in Hamburg, IA, the son of William and Doris (White) Spittler. Bernard was a proud United States Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Bernard had worked as a Branch Chief for the National Weather Service, and later received his Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies from Park University and served as the Director of Accent on Recovery. He had also been the Owner and Operator of Sober Christian Painters and JACOMO Door and Window.
He was an active member of the Blue Springs Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 38 years. When Bernard was younger he participated in the Jaycees, Cub Scouts, the March of Dimes and was a member of his High School All-State Basketball team.
He had been married to Jacquelyn Seppala, with whom he had four children, they later divorced, and she passed away, December 22, 2019, he remarried Betty Tate, November 12, 1983. He is survived by his wife Betty, his children; Diane Burford and husband Doug, Garden City, MO, Debra Spittler-Hernandez and husband Javier, Surprise, AZ, Randal Spittler, Fresno, CA, Rodney Spittler and wife Kathy, Kansas City, MO, his brother, Lowell Gary Spittler, Manchester, IA, his sister, Jane Anne Parks and husband Jim, Branson, MO, as well as four grandchildren, Barrett Burford and fiancé Kaylyn Slama, Torin Burford, Emily Spittler and fiancé Kyle Smith, and Alejandro Hernandez, and several nephews and nieces.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, all at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015.
Memorial Contributions in Bernard’s name may be given to Freedom Service Dogs, 7193 S. Dillon Ct., Englewood, CO 80112, Fisher House Foundation, 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128, or City Union Mission, 1100 E. 11th St., Kansas City, MO 64016. Memories of Bernard and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. We worked together many years at the National Weather Service. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Betty and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Bernie. He and Joe were great buddies. I know they are somewhere riding their Harleys together and going to a meeting. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dixie
I’m going to miss Bernie. He was always there when I needed a friend.
I’m going miss you Bernie. You were a good friend.
You were a good friend. I will miss you.
Thanks for all the good times we had together in Astoria Oregon…
Bert & Merrilee Soileau
I miss you everyday Uncle Bernard! I miss your voice, your silly jokes and I am blessed for the time we did have these last few months!! Until we meet again.
I love you and blessings to the rest of the family!!💖
RIP Bern. Lots of memories and good times from our Hamburg days. Lowell
So sorry, to the family. He helped me in so many many ways. Great friend. No other like him.
You are going to be so missed, Bernard! Through grade school, high school and the class reunions, you could always make us laugh. What a gift you were! Condolences to your family who has lost such a special guy.
love a prayers to all the family. RIP my good friend and Hamburg class mate. We had some great times together.
What a guy-on your motorcycle from Blue Springs to Lincoln, Ne to celebrate with us–our love and condolences to the family–friend from Hamburg growing up, into high school, home from the navy, marrying, whatever was happening you were there-Chuck & Norma
I am so saddened to hear of Bernard’s death. He was a special person who could always make you smile!! I am a high school classmate of his! Diane Johnson Eitrheim!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bernie’s family, especially Betty, Diane, Debbie, Randy and Rodney. I spent many good times with all of them. Bernie told good stories and always made me laugh. He will be missed but his spirit will carry on in my memories.
You are a good friend. The world was definitely a better place with you in it. See you on the other side
Love you Bernie