Alfred “Julius Frederick” Spetman (1903-1998)

Source: Joyce (Hansen) George

Alfred Spetman

Alfred “Julius Frederick” Spetman, 95, of Council Bluffs died Aug. 1 at Indian Hills Nursing Home.

He was born in Council Bluffs and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Mr. Spetman was preceded in death by his wife, Leurine, in 1994.

Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn DeMey of Denison and Carol Lemons of Villisca; two sons, Alfred and Charles, both of Council Bluffs; a sister, Kathryn Spethmann, of Alliance, Neb.; a brother, Harold, of Exira; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at McCurdy Funeral Home.

Funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Schult officiating. Burial will be in Plumer Settlement Cemetery.