Billie M. Spoerke

Billie Mae Spoerke, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Hyland Crossing of Sun Prairie with loved ones at her side. She was born March 23, 1928 in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Lisle and Florence Aismont Harris. Billie graduated from Goodrich High School. On March 9, 1947 she married David G. Spoerke at First Baptist Church in Fond du Lac.

Billie was a member of the Choralaires, Junior Woman’s Club, and a past president and secretary of First Baptist’s Dorcas Society and was a choir member there. She was a past president of the PTA at Pier School in Fond du Lac. In retirement Billie and David moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, where she sang in the Judson Baptist Church choir and was active in church groups, as well as the Canasta Club.

She enjoyed spending time at their cottage in Pelican Lake, WI with her family. She also enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, quilling, crocheting, painting, cooking, and baking. She was always involved in numerous craft projects where she would make something special for her loved ones and give them as wonderful gifts. Billie will be remembered for her compassion toward others, her kind heart and that wonderful smile. She was a beloved wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be missed by so many friends as well.



She is survived by her husband, David of Sun Prairie; son, David Jr. (Betsy) Spoerke of Lakewood, CO; two daughters, Sally Loy of Sun Prairie and Barbara Jo (Tom) Dolan of Fond du Lac; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Clarence DeRouin; son-in-law, Douglas Loy; brother, Lyle Harris; her twin brother, Robert Harris; three sisters, Anita Blackburn, Lucille Roen, and Audrey Stein.



The visitation will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Private family entombment will follow at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Ledgeview Memorial Park.



The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Generations Hospice in Fond du Lac and the staff of Hyland Crossing of Sun Prairie for the wonderful care and compassion given to Billie and her family.