h his eye for detail, John created hand-lettered signage for local businesses and individuals. John loved animals. He enjoyed many family pets but gravitated toward dogs. Even when he didn't have any of his own at home, he welcomed and spoiled his "furry grandkids" when his children visited. Survivors include two daughters, Laurie (Doug) Muench of Rio, and Oriana (Chas) Layman of Wausau and; son, Tyler (Janessa Keen) Spurgeon of Mount Airy, North Carolina, and their children (John's grandchildren), Azalea and Cassius Spurgeon; brother, Gerald (Beverly) Spurgeon of Antigo, sister-in-law, Ann Scott of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by his nephew, Jim Spurgeon; father and mother-in-law, Arnold and Grace Luepke; and brother-in-law, William Scott. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Bowler on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Langlade Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John Spurgeon's name may be directed to Langlade County Humane Society or Kathy's House in Milwaukee.