Colonel Harry Spannaus
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Colonel Harry Spannaus passed away on January 27, 2020 in Midland, Texas. He was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on September 1, 1930. Spannaus who went by the name "Butch" loved to hunt and fish in the Minnesota woods and lakes. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Letha Gail Spannaus, brother Walt, and wife of 41 years, Mary McKee Spannaus.
Colonel Spannaus attended the University of Minnesota before joining the United States Air Force where he served faithfully all around the world as a jet fighter pilot for 26 years. He earned numerous medals, awards and achievements.
Spannaus is leaving behind 3 children and their spouses, 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren who all will miss him dearly. His funeral will be February 5 at 3 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Midland, Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.