Milton Spengler, 85, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday morning, July 3, 2021 at the Kansas Veterans Home.

Born March 13, 1936 on a farm northeast of Winfield, he was the son of Lyman M. and Ethel Clavin Spengler. He attended elementary school at Maple Grove School and graduated in the upper 10% of his class in 1954 from Winfield High School. He then went on to attend Central Christian College, now Oklahoma Christian University, and received an Associate's Degree in 1956.

Upon college graduation, Milton went to work for Smith Moon Steel Company (Struthers Wells, Struthers Thermo-Flood Corporation). During this time, he also worked at Albertson's Super Market and for Bielby Dental Lab. During his 33 years at Smith-Moon, he served two years active duty in the United States Army and four years in the reserve unit at Howard, Kansas. Following Smith-Moon, Milton worked for Wendy's, Webster Engineering, Reedy Ford, and Burger King, retiring from Burger King in 2001, but continued working part-time.

He moved to Edmond, Oklahoma for a short period of time and worked for Sodexho on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University and Wendy's of Edmond. Upon returning to Winfield, he worked part-time at Wendy's.

Milton was a member of the Winfield Church of Christ, as well as the Winfield Jaycees. He was on the board of directors for the United Way, served on the Board of Directors at Winfield Rest Haven, and was a lifetime member of the Optimist Club. He also worked as counselor and cook at Flint Hills Christian Camp near Sedan, Kansas. Since 2000, he had been very active with his beloved Alma Mater, Oklahoma Christian University, and Alumni Association. At Homecoming 2006, he was awarded a laptop computer for his service to the Alumni Association.

Milton enjoyed being an expert seamster, sending emails, and cooking. He was working on a cook book of almost 300 recipes. He also enjoyed playing 10 point pitch with friends. He loved driving Thunderbirds, as he had 15 in his driving history.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, Sherri Spengler, Jullie and Brian Loper, Melissa Spengler, Dawn Spengler, and Ricky Spengler; friend Tim Yeager; and a host of extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Wes Spengler, and brother and sister-in-law, Dow and Pat Spengler.

In lieu of flowers, Milton requested contributions be made to his beloved Alma Mater, Oklahoma Christian University. Contributions may be made through Miles Funeral Service.

Milton wished to extend a heartfelt thank you to the families of Jason Wolfe, Brett Brown, Randy Goben, Dennis Kramer, Terry Lawrence, Kristi Morris, and the Heath Spengler family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Christ in Winfield. Private burial will take place at Highland Cemetery at a later date. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.