Spencer Michael Penland

Auburn – Spencer Michael Penland, 28 of Auburn passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born September 21, 1997 in Fort Wayne to Michael R and Sabine (Florreich) Penland.

To his parents he was a Hero, Teacher, Special Gift and the Light of their lives. He was busy with musical therapy, behavioral therapy and attended Benchmark Family Services in Fort Wayne. Spencer loved his Disney and Pixar videos, songs and shows. He helped with their chickens and his favorite song to sing was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. He loved taking walks with mom and dad and the many rides on the golf cart, singing as they went down the road.

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Sabine Penland of Auburn; aunts and uncles, Tom Florreich of Kendallville, Jeff and Jeanne Penland of Waterloo, Eric and Cindy Penland of New Albany, Barry and Misheila Penland of Auburn and Deb Penland of Auburn; cousins, Thomas Baugher, Jamie McKean, Kristy Dibble, Craig Penland, Zachary Penland, Kevin Penland, Jason Penland, Stacy Tatman, Jessica Penland, Bruce Wilson and Al Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Ann Penland, Rudi and Christa Florreich and an uncle Denny Penland.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 11 AM Thursday October 9, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1098 County Road 39, Waterloo, IN 46793 with burial to follow the service in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Calling is Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 4 to 7 PM at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN with a rosary being recited at 7 PM. Additional calling is 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday from 10 to 11 AM. The family asks that any memorial gifts given in memory of Spencer be in care of Ronald McDonald House, 435 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. To send condolences to the family visit fellerandclark.com.

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