Richard "Dick" Wayne Spilger, age 65, of Atalissa, Iowa passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital. There will be a celebration of life for close friends and family held November 7, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Atalissa Fire Department where stories can be shared and his favorite meal of spaghetti will be served. He was a graduate of West Liberty High School in 1973. Dick served as a volunteer on the Atalissa Fire Department.
Dick was born June 30, 1955 and was the son of Wayne and Vivian Spilger. He was currently retired but had worked 25 years at Thatcher Plastic Packaging formerly in Muscatine, IA where he made some lifelong friends. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Dick is survived by his daughters Amanda (Matt) Grace of Eldora, IA, Heather (Greg) Gill of Muscatine, IA, Holly (Jeremy Pessman) Cochran of Davenport, IA, Heidi Cochran of Muscatine, IA and Natosha (Troy) Anthony of Muscatine, IA his sister Janice (Bill) Sweitzer of Orlando, FL and many grandkids, great grandkids, niece, nephew and close friends.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Vivian Spilger, son Mickey, and his dog Butch.