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Spitzer visitation is Saturday

The late Robert Spitzer (center, left) is gathered with his wife, Delores (left), and other family members during a ceremony in his honor at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison last summer. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Family will greet well-wishers at Veterans Terrace

A public visitation allowing relatives, friends and associates to pay their respects to the family of Robert Spitzer is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Veteran Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. A brief memorial service will also be held beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Spitzer, who was 96 when he died at his home April 30, was well-known through the area and the country as a leader in business, education, faith and providing food for the hungry.

During the visitation overflow parking will be available at the former Lynch auto dealership lot adjacent to Best Value Flooring at 941 Milwaukee Ave. Shuttle service will be provided. Additional parking is also available within walking distance of Veterans Terrace at the City of Burlington parking structure at the corner of Dodge and Chestnut streets.

A private memorial service for family will be held prior to the public visitation.

For a news story on Robert Spitzer’s death, click on the following link:

A servant leader on a global stage

For the complete obituary, click here:

Dr. Robert R. Spitzer

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