Lynn “Buck” Spittel

Lynn “Buck” Archie Spittel, age 92, formerly of Horicon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

The visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The funeral service will follow at church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jim Wendt officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.

Lynn was born on January 7, 1934, in Horicon, Wisconsin, the son of Oscar and Elsie (Marx) Spittel. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1952 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954.

Lynn was united in marriage to Marilyn “Queenie” Reible, and together they raised their three children in Horicon. He spent his working years at John Deere Horicon Works, where he worked as a scheduler before retiring.

A familiar face on the ball fields, Lynn dedicated countless years to coaching boys’ Little League, softball, and hardball. He took great pride in helping young athletes learn not only the game, but also the value of teamwork, commitment, and sportsmanship. Outside of coaching, Lynn enjoyed golfing and bowling and cherished the friendships and memories made along the way.

Lynn was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon, where his faith remained an important part of his life.

He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his community, and the many young people he encouraged throughout the years. His years of service, love of sports, and quiet commitment to those around him left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Lynn is survived by his children, Doug (Vicki) Spittel of Neshkoro, Toni (Jerome) Haas of Beaver Dam, and Dean Spittel of Juneau; grandchildren, Laura (Michael) DeStefanis, Kelly (Stephen) Capela, and Patrick Haas; great grandchildren, Sophia DeStefanis, Daphne and Simon Capela; sister, Joyce Heurer of Horicon; sister-in-law, Bonnie Spittel of Franklin; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Daniel Haas; brothers and sisters, Harvey Spittel, Leslie (Violet) Spittel, Gilbert Spittel, Eldoris (Alvin) Quandt, Eleanor (Roger) Acker, Archie Spittel, Roy (Myrt) Spittel, Juliet (Alex) Giese, Dale (Sally) Spittel, and Clyde Spittel.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Hillside Manor for all the exceptional care that was given to Buck these last years.