Merle Duane Spencer, Jr.

Merle Duane Spencer, Jr., 61, of Beatrice died peacefully at home on October 21, 2022 surround by his loved ones. Merle was born on April 7, 1961 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Merle Duane Spencer, Sr. and Mona Blanche (Thornton) Spencer.  Merle grew up in Stockton, California after the family moved there when he was 3 years old. He attended Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. Merle worked in construction most of his adult life. He moved back to Kansas for a short time and then resided in Beatrice, Nebraska with his Girlfriend, Donna Brown of 17 years.

Merle is survived by his two daughters, Megan (Neil) Draper and Amanda Spencer; one stepdaughter, Tanae Knowles; four grandchildren; two sisters, Deborah (Mike) Green and Karen (Kim) Burns; seven nephews and one niece; numerous cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by both his parents and grandparents.

There will be no services or viewing and cremation has taken place. www.foxfuneralhome.net Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.