SOUTH BEND-Robert E. Spencer, 72, died on Thursday at Regency Place. He retired from AM General. He is survived by daughter, Laura Cappel of Leavenworth, KS; son, David Spencer of Dallas, TX; grandchild, Shelby Cappel; sister, Delma Fowler of Midway, AR; brothers, Dewey Spencer of Buchanan, MI and Lee Spencer of Niles, MI. Burial will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Palmer Funeral Home and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.