Wilmer D. Spang Sr was born on November 22, 1945, Thanksgiving Day, to Mary Callsfirst-Spang and Alfonso Spang Sr. in Lame Deer, Mt.
Surrounded by family, Wilmer left this world on August 7, 2020 in his home, due to a massive heart attack.
Wilmer was born and raised in Lame Deer, Mt and attended Lame Deer Elementary and St. Labre School.
At the early age of 21 he was drafted into the United States Army in May of 1967 and was Honorably Discharged in May of 1969. He served a total of 11 months in the Vietnam War where he earned a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Two Overseas Service Bars, Sharpshooter (Riffle), and his Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
After his return home from the War he met the love of his life, Erma Faye. They then got married on June 26, 1970. On June 26, 2020 Wilmer and Erma celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage.
Wilmer worked numerous jobs since an early age. He began his carrier with the government, starting at I.H.S. as a laborer, putting in the sewage system in St. Joseph’s Village in Ashland, MT. He than began working for the B.I.A. Roads Construction Department as an equipment operator and continued his employment with them when the Northern Cheyenne Tribe contracted the Roads Construction Department. At the time of his death, Wilmer was a motor grader operator for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Transportation Maintenance Department.
Wilmer is survived by his wife of 50 year, Erma Spang. His sons, Kermit (Michelle), Wilmer Jr (Kim), Dewey, Huey (Jennifer); Daughters, Julianne Marie, Lavonda, Kateri (Zac), and Chanda Rendon; Brothers, Jule Spang Sr., Leroy (Pam) Spang, & Terry (June) Spang; Sister, Hansa Faye Burns & Bonnie (Orville) Belt; Grandchildren, Samantha Jo (Ben), Dave, Andrea (Joseph), Kobe (Caitlyn), Kash, Kacen, Vangie, Terence, Tokahe, Okte, Jacoby, Alex, Britny, Thunder, JD, Shotaya, Kaylie, Chauncey, Leyva, Kylee, Kyrell, Saraya, Seth, Shandon, Solan; Great-grandchildren, Novah, Kodah, Aria, Oakley, Handsome, Kiara, Darrian and Laureen; and one favorite grand pup Oscar Dude; a special niece Clementine (Ambrose) Seminole; Adopted sister, Rhoda Bullcoming, Adopted Sons, Jonah (Jill) Redcherries, James “Pruney” Wilson Jr., Wildcat “Naha” Jumper; Sister-in-laws Josephine Sandcrane, Linda Locher, Karen Locher, Theda Foote, & Nicki Lippert; Brother-in-law Daniel (Deloris) Fisher; longtime friend, George Bement; he had numerous nieces, nephews cousins, grandchildren, aunts, and uncles.
Wilmer was proceeded in death by his mother Mary Callsfirst-Spang and father Alfonso Spang Sr.; adopted mothers Jennie Morrison and Mabel Small; siblings, Alfonso “Burt” Spang Jr., Gordon Spang, Ernest Spang, Darrell “Sonny Boy” Spang, & Jennie “Pink” Spang-Littlecoyote; Half-sisters, Juanita Denny, Leona Denny; half brothers, Wilbur and Alfred Spang; Adopted brother, James “Jimmy” Foote. Close friends, Floyd Waters, Carl Bement, Robert “Jose” Onebear, & Kermit “Oly” Flatness Jr.
Wilmer comes from a large family including the Spang’s, Harris’, Spottedwolf’s, Seminole’s, Robinson’s, and Fisher’s. Please accept our apology if we may have missed any names.
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Winona wallowing says
Going to miss you Wilmer, my condolences to Erma and family. The department of transportation is going to be lost without you.
Junior and Donna Small says
Our condolences! RIP Wilmer! We will miss seeing you
Dixie Garfield says
Deepest sympathy to Erma and family. Our hearts go out to you all. Wilmer was a good man. May memories of him bring you comfort during this sorrowful time.
Lyndon D Spang says
A good foreman and a good sense of humor. “Cheerful in all weather’s”. You will be missed. RIP
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for the Spang family. Wilmer was a hard working man, great Dad, Grandpa, great grandpa. RIP COWBOY, say hi to my Daddy.
Heaven has gained another Angel. He will be your guardian Angel.
Andrita, Dorothy, Dylan, Tegan and Billy
Randy and Cora Stennerson says
Our hearts go out to the family. Wilmer will be missed.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF WILMER SPANG AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Earlene Clown says
Condolences to Erma and family.
Earlene Clown and family
Geri Small says
Condolences to the Family✝️Wilmer was a good and kind man he will be missed. Fly high Brother❤
Dorothy Jackman says
Our deepest n heartfelt condolences to wilmer Spangs family, n also my deepest gratitude, for wilder, he was a moral n honorable man, greatly appreciated and respected by the Jackmans, especially from shorty Jackman, for taking his expertise and experience to teach wm.shorty Jackman on road construction knowledge. N having the patience to do so, we’ve lost a respected and honorable man, a member of our tribe n family ,n will be greatly missed by all who knew him, thank you,,
Anna and Eugene Fisher says
We send our heart felt condolences to the family from Anna and Eugene Fisher
Bill Buck says
My deepest condolences to the family…🧡💙
Clarice Baker Big Back says
Kermit, Michelle and family. My sincere condolences and prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Debbie Charette says
Nothing but good memories❣️ We will miss this gentle giant. Always there for all of us. But catching up with all of his friends who passed before him. 😊
Erma and crew you are in our prayers!
Love – John, Debbie, Joni, Olly, Tommy, Brandy, and Tommee Charette
Shanny Spang Gion says
Erma, Wilmer Jr, Kermit, Julianne, and the rest of the Spang family, sending my heartfelt condolences as you grieve. I regret I could not attend the service. Just want to share that I’ll always be grateful for the time I got to spend with him on a project some years ago. His knowledge ran deep; he shared a lot with me about how Lame Deer Creek and NC reservation overall has been developed over the years. Wilmer Sr. was an exceptional human being who made everyone better for knowing him. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers to you all.
Spencer, Virgil and Leslie Denny says
Condolences to you all from the Denny Families. Wilmer will definitely be missed.
Christine Valentine says
Erma and family – I am sad to learn of Wilmer’s death. I send you my deepest sympathy and a “distanced” hug.