Nelson W. Spitzer Obituary (1912 - 2010)

Nelson W. Spitzer, 98 Nelson Ward Spitzer, 98, of Harrisonburg, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. Mr. Spitzer was born on February 3, 1912 in Edom, Virginia and was the son of the late Charles H. and Myrtle Chapman Spitzer. He was a World War II Veteran and was a member of the Chimney Rock V.F.W. He was a carpenter and also worked the Virginia Department of Transportation until his retirement. He was a mason with the Harrisonburg Masonic Lodge #27 and also a member of the Donovan Memorial Church. On August 9, 1946 he married the former Ruth Orendorf who died on January 22, 2009. Surviving are a brother, Marvin H. Spitzer of Somerville, MA; nieces and nephews, Linda Ritchie of Linville, Carl Spitzer of Arlington, Patricia Durgin and Edward Spitzer of Somerville, MA, Gary Orendorf of Sunset Beach, N.C., Ron Ordendorf of Hightown, N.J., and a number of great nieces and nephews. Mr. Spitzer was preceded in death by a daughter, Dr. E. Anne Spitzer on November 13, 1988, two brothers, Emmer and Shirley Spitzer and a nephew Robert D. Spitzer, Sr. Pastor Jim Radford will conduct a graveside service on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Singers Glen Cemetery. Friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home at anytime. The casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 75 Singers Glen, Va. 22850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.