William D. Spontak

William David Spontak, age 72 of Monroe, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI.

William David Spontak was born January 30, 1953, at St. John’s Hospital on the North side of Pittsburgh, PA, the son of John and Anna (Gecy) Spontak.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Lois Kaminski-Spontak; his brothers, Robert J. Spontak and Edward C. Spontak ( Mary Frances); Robert’s sons and stepchildren, Michael (Anne), Sharalyn (John), David (Julia), Edward J., and Christine (Jeremy); and Edward’s sons, Edward (Kellie), and Brad (Joanna); and numerous grand nieces and nephews.

William attended grade school at Nativity and high school at Perry Traditional Academy. He attended Penn State University and graduated in 1975 with a degree in Psychology. In 1985, he received his master’s in public administration and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

He worked in human services for a mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. After a severe neck and spine injury, he was introduced to a Chiropractor who saved him from neck surgery. After this experience, he decided to switch careers and become a Chiropractor. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1990. He started a practice in 1990 in Monroe, WI, and served the community for 35 years.

He belonged to Monroe Kiwanis, Crime Stoppers, Boys and Girls Club, Bel Canto Choir, and Grace Church. He served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association and was a Palmer College Alumni Ambassador and Representative.

Bill has enjoyed playing music publicly since 1979. He played in a few bands over his life (Pipe Dreams, Menagerie, and most recently Vigilant Soul). He also enjoyed golfing, bicycling, skiing, handball, racquetball, and sailing. He was working on a license to become a Pilot.

A visitation will be held at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe, WI, Friday, May 9, 2025, 9 to 11 AM, with a memorial service immediately following with Pastor Dennis Perger officiating. 

Relatives and friends  Please, meet at 10:15 A.M. on Saturday May 17, 2025 at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc.,  3552 California Avenue and Davis Avenue  15212.   A  Paschal Funeral Liturgy will follow  at 11:00 am in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church.  Interment  in Highwood Cemetery.