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Jo-Walter Spear, Sr. died peacefully in his home on March 1, 2020. He was born to Joseph G. Spear and Miriam (Davis) Spear in Salem, NJ on November 3, 1942. He inherited his fathers devilish wit and mothers grace and a love for all people. He had a silver tongue, a ready smile, and usually a joke or two for anyone with the time to chat. His warmth... and congeniality was a magnet that drew in everyone he met. His best friend and wife, Faith (Ford) Spear, was unable to resist his charm for 54 years. Jo graduated from Pennsville HIgh School and went on to receive a biology degree from Rutgers University and a Masters in chemistry from The University of Pennsylvania. He used his captivating gift for communication to teach elementary and high schools in Elsinboro, Olivet, and Vineland, NJ before finding his true calling in solid waste engineering. He founded a successful business, JSA Environmental, Solid Waste Management Consultants, in 1997, while continuing to honor his love for teaching. He taught solid waste engineering at MSCE Midwest College of Engineering in Chicago and MSOE Milwaukee School of Engineering and was a Member and Certified instructor of SWANA Solid Waste Association of North America. Most recently, Jo served on the Lewis Creek Watershed Commission in Staunton, VA. He was a Federal Emergency Management Association certified instructor of disaster debris management. He was always eager to share his knowledge of environmental management practices. Jos love of teaching extended into his weekends and evenings as he was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends and a member of Valley Friends Meeting in Dayton, VA. He taught at the Friends Meeting whenever the opportunity presented itself. Leading groups of young Friends brought joy and meaning to his life. Jo served with pride on the board of MICAH, Milwaukee Intercity Alliance of Churches for Hope during his time in Milwaukee, WI. He was active in meeting and served on various committees throughout his long tenure as a Friend. Jo ...Read More