The staff of Spitler School recently joined the Spitler family in mourning the loss—while honoring the remarkable legacy—of Irvin Spitler, who passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Irvin was the father of Spitler School founders Danny and Pam Spitler.

From the very beginning, Irvin was a steadfast supporter of the school’s mission. He financed the construction of the first permanent school building and continued to provide funding for a number of special projects over the years. His dedication played an important role in helping the school grow and serve generations of students. His last visit to the school was in 2015, when he was 87 years old.

The Spitler family was deeply moved when the staff held a special moment of silence to honor his memory. In tribute to their father, Irvin’s children have designated a $10,000 gift to the school.

This generous gift will help fund repairs to one of the roads used daily by Spitler School students and their families. The road will be named Ang Chagn Peace – Irvin Spitler Road in recognition of his lasting contribution. A portion of the funds will also be used to provide a small bonus for the foundation’s staff and to assist several refugee families displaced by the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict with food support.

The family is grateful that Irvin lived a long and productive life and that his legacy will live on, not only with his own family, but with his extended family – the staff and children at Spitler School.