Fredrick Richard Spencer

Fredrick Richard Spencer, 78, of Anderson, passed away on February 28, 2016 at the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1938 in Anderson, where he lived all of his life. Fred graduated from Anderson High School in 1956. He served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1959 in communication intelligence, and was stationed in the Panama Canal zone. When he returned from the Army, he graduated from Ball State University in 1964, and Indiana University Indianapolis Law School in 1971. He served his community as a Deputy Attorney General of the State of Indiana in 1971, Deputy City Attorney from 1972-79, Elected Judge of Madison County Circuit Court 1982, 1988, 1994, 2000, 2006, and retired in 2009 after 26 years and 9 months of service. He was a past president of the Anderson Symphony Board and the Urban League of Madison County, was on the ASO Friends Board, and the Madison County Historical Society. He was a member of the American Legion, life time member of the NRA, National Skeet Shooting Association, Anderson Rifle and Pistol Club, Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club, Single Action Shooting Society, and the National Congress of Old West Shooters where he was known as "Red River Fred". Fred was a past state pistol champion in IHMSA silhouette, an avid trap shooter, enjoyed all shooting sports, and helped train robbery re-enactment for ten years in Knightstown. Fred was a regionally recognized WWII historian. To pursue his passion, he traveled extensively throughout the world. In Europe, Fred's favorite highlights included the invasion beaches of Normandy, Point Du Hoc, Pegasus Bridge, and Operation Market Garden Campaign. Fred's research focus was the Pacific theater where he adventured to important battle sites including Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima, Peleliu, and the Phillapines, retracing the Bataan Death March. Fred Spencer loved his country, his family, the law, God and history. Fred is survived by his loving spouse whom he married on July 30, 1995, Lori Lynn(Burns) Spencer; son, Fredrick Greg (Teresa) Spencer of Anderson; daughter, Cynthia Catherine Spencer of Anderson; grandchildren, Brittany Renee (Mickey) Carter, Emily Morgan Spencer, and Erik Scott Orville Spencer; great-grandchildren, Adryannah Morgyn Carter, and Marley Carvell Spencer. Also surviving are his brothers, Robert Bradford (Rita) Spencer and Joseph Degge Hallenbeck; nephews, Jason (Cindy) Spencer, Greg (Kristen) Hallenbeck, and Marcus Hallenbeck, and several great-nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lynn Spencer; mother, Mary Katherine Hallenbeck; and brother, Thom H Spencer. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 West 53rd St. Anderson, IN. Services will be Friday, March 4, 2016, 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Mathys officiating. Burial will take place in Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Military rites will be provided by the United States Army and VFW Post 266. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Historical Society, 15 W. 11th St., Anderson, IN, 46016. www.loosecares.com.

Fredrick Richard Spencer

February 7, 1938 - February 28, 2016