Craig J. Spomer, age 63, died in Florence, Oregon, on February 29, 2016.

He was born in Kansas and was a longtime resident of both Hays and Topeka Kansas. He graduated from Fort Hays State University and Washburn University School of Law. He spent several years in the private practice of law before becoming Wabaunsee County Attorney and later chief of prosecution for the City of Topeka. He was a partner in the Florence law firm of Spomer and Bessey.

Craig was a proud volunteer with the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue.

He is survived by his wife Erika Bessey, his children Ian Spomer, Theryn Spomer, Dylan Spomer and Hannah Spomer, and his granddaughter Natalie Munoz.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on April 9 at Fire Station 1 located on Highway 101 in Florence in Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, Craig requested donations be made to the Craig Spomer Scholarship Fund, c/o Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439.