David Albert Spinler, 81, of rural Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.

He was born Jan. 18, 1937, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Albert and Leone Dorothy (Fiebiger) Spinler. Dave graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1954. Following graduation, he served his country in the National Guard. Dave married Yvonne Brekke on July 3, 1960, in Hope, Minnesota. During their years together, they raised three daughters, Pam, Kim, and Cindy. The couple later divorced. Dave successfully started and owned Spinler Construction for over 50 years. He loved the business he created and loved being outdoors. On Nov. 23, 1985, Dave was united in marriage to Karen Rae Miller at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They shared many years together until Karen’s passing in 2016. One of David’s favorite pastimes was restoring John Deere tractors. Time spent with his family and friends was especially important to him. He treasured his time with his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Dave’s memory are his daughters, Pamela (Scott) Gilson of Savage, Minnesota, Kimberly (Mark) Symes of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and Cynthia (Craig) Spinler of Austin; three grandchildren, Blake (Becky) Symes, Chelsey (Jim) Fleming and Taylor Gilson; two great-grandchildren, Alec Wangen and Amelia Symes; sister, Maurea Spinler of Bloomington, Minnesota; his special companion, Reba Gordon; and many relatives and friends. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leone Spinler; and his wife, Karen Spinler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin with Pastor Lindsay Brennan officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Interment will be held at a later date with military rites performed by the Blooming Prairie Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.