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Robert Spickard

[August 25, 2012]  LINCOLN -- Robert LeClaire Spickard, 76, of Lincoln, formerly of Byers, Colo., died Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at 6:15 a.m. at Maple Ridge Care Centre in Lincoln.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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LINCOLN-Robert LeClaire Spickard, 76, of Lincoln, IL, formerly of Byers, Co. died at Maple Ridge Care Centre, Lincoln at 6:15 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012.

He retired after 25 years as a Denver Police Officer.  His last duty post was the former Stapleton International Airport.

Robert was born on November 19, 1935 in Pratt, Kansas and the son of Floyd L. and Winnie E. Clowers Spickard.  He married Glendolyn June Wilson September 23, 1956. She preceded him in death August 24, 2005.

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Robert is survived by two sons: Bob (Sheila) Spickard of Lincoln, IL; Wayne Spickard of Byers, CO; two daughters: Debbie (Greg) Cowell of Deertrail, CO; Vickie (Steve) Himber of Eugene, OR; ten grandchildren: Robby, Ami-Jo, Angela, Holly, Michael, Brandi, Gary, Wendy, Danielle, and Breonna; and eight great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother: William L. Spickard.

Robert's wishes were to be cremated.  There will be a burial in Byers, Colorado at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Denver Police Benevolent Fund.  Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL is in charge of arrangements.