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Curtis Lavern Spencer III

January 7, 2003 - July 20, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Thursday 8/13, 9:00 am - 10:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Thursday 8/13, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Forest Home Cemetery
2405 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Thursday 8/13

Burial to follow 

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53072, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Forest Home Cemetery-please meet at the main office. 

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U.S. Army soldier in camouflage holding a snake at an outdoor event, with tents in the background.
Person wearing camouflage helmet, tactical vest, gloves, and black clothing, posing with peace signs in a dorm room.
Person in desert camouflage uniform and helmet taking a mirror selfie with a smartphone, making a three-finger gesture.
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Two children wearing blue toy police helmets pose indoors; one in a gray cape and belt, the other in a black jacket holding an orange ball and looking at the camera.
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Man in a black 'ARMY' T-shirt sitting on the floor with legs spread in front of beige perforated lockers in an industrial space; another person sits to the left.
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Three men taking a mirror selfie in a hotel room; center man in a black hoodie, others in casual athletic wear
Four men stand indoors shoulder to shoulder, dressed in casual streetwear and sneakers, in front of a dark backdrop with balloons and text.
Two young men stand on a wooden dock by a lake, posing with fishing rods and a caught fish behind them in the water and reeds.
Two young football players in yellow Spartans jerseys pose together with helmets on the ground near a chain-link fence at night.
Two football players collide and bulk-tackle a ball carrier on a grassy field during a game; one wears a red helmet and black uniform with number 33, the other in white/blue.
Football players dive for a loose ball on a green turf during a game; a central player in a yellow jersey and blue helmet reaches for the ball as teammates close in.
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Four people in matching red Christmas pajamas with Santa prints stand together in a living room, smiling at the camera.
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Family posing in Halloween costumes: two adults with two kids, one child in a pumpkin costume and another in a red masked outfit, all smiling.
Two people posing together indoors: a smiling woman in a silver patterned dress and a man in a light gray suit, arm around each other.
Two boys smiling and hugging in a home kitchen, side by side with arms around each other.
Two kids in white sleeveless shirts smile and show peace signs while standing close together in an outdoor alley.
Two young children sleeping on a bed; one shirtless with an arm behind his head, the other in blue patterned pajamas.
Young man standing on a wooden dock by a river, holding a fishing rod with a fish in his hand.
Woman and young boy sharing a hug in a sunny park, with a church in the distance behind them.
Older child in a plaid shirt sits on a beige couch, holding a crying baby in blue denim.
Nurse in blue scrubs and cap leans over a child in a high chair, mask on, with a stethoscope nearby during care at a table.
Two smiling boys pose closely together, their arms around each other, indoors in front of blue walls.
Two shirtless boys asleep in the back seat of a car, cuddled together with arms around each other.
Three people taking a selfie at a crowded venue; two adults and a child make funny faces at the camera.
Family selfie inside a transparent vehicle at night: a woman on the left making a kissy face, and two boys in the middle and right, with blue lights in the background.
Three kids wearing oversized glasses posing playfully, with a 'NERDS' logo and tagline about Dungeons & Dragons at the bottom.
Two young boys pose together indoors; one makes a peace sign while the other has an arm around him, both wearing WrestleMania shirts.
Woman standing behind two boys who hug her legs, all dressed in black in a home hallway setting with framed pictures on the wall nearby.
Woman and young boy smiling at a restaurant table, seated close together in a booth with a plate visible on the table.
Woman posing in a mirror with three young boys wearing green shirts; the pregnant mom centers the frame in a triptych-style collage.
Two boys in white tank tops laughing on a park bench, one resting his head on a basketball while the other leans back and smiles.
Three children standing with arms around each other, wearing blue safety helmets outside a building.
Two boys drink pink beverages through straws at a restaurant, with a big fruit punch in the foreground.
Three kids outdoors, two older brothers gently hold a baby between them in a grassy area with a chain-link fence behind.
Three siblings cuddling on a bed: a baby held by the middle child, with an older boy on the left and a teen smiling on the right, surrounded by patterned pillows.
Two babies lie in side-by-side frames: left in a white tee and jeans with white sneakers, right in a white shirt with orange trim and denim shorts.
Two boys in white tank tops pose with arms around each other in a park, wearing purple socks and athletic shoes.
Three children pose for a photo indoors: two older brothers in matching white, blue, and red athletic uniforms and a baby girl in a pink tutu seated on someone's lap in the background.
Shirtless boy relaxing on a poolside lounge chair with arms raised over his head; 'No Smoking Allowed' sign and railing behind him.
Young person wearing glasses sits in a car, smiling at the camera, with a fur-lined hooded coat.
Four kids sit at a restaurant table celebrating a birthday, with a frosted cake, colorful drinks, and a birthday crown worn by the center child.
Two young football players in LSU white jerseys (numbers 19 and 16) stand arm in arm on a football field, one holding a yellow LSU helmet; crowd and fall trees in the background.
Three smiling people posing for a sunny selfie outdoors: a woman in the middle with two children on either side, all wearing purple clothing.
Two people smiling while leaning on the pool edge on a sunny day by a water slide.
A group of eight children posing together inside a festive venue with a purple decorative tree in the background, smiling and posing for the camera.
Young man in a festive Christmas sweater holding several trophies at a party, smiling at the camera in a diner or lounge setting with kids in the background.
Two men kneeling on a wood floor, wearing white shirts, blue jeans, and tan boots, smiling at the camera.
Three people posing for a selfie in a locker room; woman in a pink gym top and gray cap in the center, flanked by two boys in white shirts.
Young man in a teal Nike-style shirt with the slogan 'Just Do It.' wearing white earphones, standing in a gym or hallway and smiling at the camera, with screens visible in the background.
Three young men in formal black suits posing at a banquet hall; the middle man wears sunglasses and holds a small trophy or prop while flanked by two friends.
Two young men in formal attire pose together indoors; one holds a trophy and wears glasses and a bow tie while the other wears a black suit and tie.
Two teens in formal attire pose together at a banquet, the girl in a white dress holding a program and the boy in a black suit smiling.
Two people in formal attire stand on a sidewalk in front of a white house: man in a black suit and white shirt, woman in a white dress.
A graduate in a yellow cap and gown poses with seven family and friends in a gym, all smiling for the photo.
Three siblings pose indoors in matching red outfits; two teens wear 'NO PAIN NO POWER' shirts and a toddler in a red zip hoodie.
Back view of a person wearing a black-and-gold varsity jacket with 'CURT' on the back, standing in a park.
Two-panel collage of a woman and a boy posing together outdoors; left panel shows their close-up with a purple cap, right panel shows them smiling in sunlight.
Two friends take a selfie indoors, wearing matching red shirts with large white text; the woman smiles at the camera while the man looks at the lens behind her.
Three people pose outdoors: two LSU football players in white/purple jerseys (numbers 16 and 19) flank a woman in a black dress with an LSU scarf at the center.
Four children pose for a photo indoors, wearing matching red hoodies and smiling at the camera, with sunlight in the background.
Smiling couple posing for a selfie indoors; woman in a bright pink top, man in a gray shirt with a headband.
Three friends pose for a photo inside a wood-paneled restaurant, smiling at the camera. The person in the middle wears a red hoodie; the two on the sides wear dark jackets.
Two friends posing for a selfie indoors; man on the left wears a durag and white tank top and smiles, while the woman on the right with straight hair makes a playful pout.
Smiling young man in a locker room holds a large brass trophy bell mounted on a wooden base with an inscription plaque.
Graduate in a blue cap and gown holding a diploma, posing with a smiling woman on a track field.
Two young men on a football field; one in a blue cap and gown holds a diploma, the other in a black shirt that says 'Proud Lil Brother 2021 Graduate'.
Young man in a life jacket poses on a turquoise-and-black Sea-Doo jet ski in shallow water by the shore, flexing his bicep at the camera.
Man in a black shirt and white hat posing with a graduate in a blue cap and gown on a track field, holding a diploma.
Graduate in a light blue cap and gown smiles while holding a diploma on a track field, hugged by a man in a blue shirt nearby.
Young man in a white football jersey holding a football, facing camera against a gray backdrop, number 15 visible on sleeve.
Soldier in camouflage uniform taking a mirror selfie, smiling and flashing a peace sign.
Three people pose together in a studio: two men seated on a bench and a woman standing behind them, all wearing white graphic t-shirts and blue jeans, smiling at the camera.
Three people indoors posing for a group selfie: a woman in front left smiling, with two men behind against a stone wall and wooden ceiling in the background.
Child wearing a mask, reclining against a backpack and scrolling on a phone in an airport-style waiting area.
Six-panel collage of diverse children: top row left baby girl in pink with bow; center surprised baby in white shirt; right baby in white shirt holding a small object. Bottom row left baby girl with white bow and yellow toy; center teen boy smiling in black Adidas jacket outdoors; right boy wearing a birthday crown and striped shirt, smiling.
Three people pose together in front of a Hollywood backdrop; a child sits between two men wearing bright shirts, all casual and smiling (some mask worn).
Family of five posing in matching white shirts with a lion graphic, seated on a white bench in a plain studio setting.
Family of four in matching yellow shirts with the slogan 'Ain't no family like the one I got', posing together in a studio.
Three kids with arms around each other posing on a park bench outdoors in white shirts and shorts.
Two young children in hospital gowns pose as if dancing in a clinic, one hand extended toward the camera and the other touching their chest.
Two boys stand side by side outside a brick house, one with his arm around the other's shoulder.
Group of children posing together in a waiting area, with colorful posters on the wall behind them and one baby in pink being held by a girl.
Woman with two young boys standing on a sidewalk in a suburban street, arms around each other.
Side-by-side photo showing growth: a young child in a light dress on the left, and the same child smiling as a school-age kid on the right.
Smiling child in an orange superhero costume kneeling indoors on the floor of a home.
Two young children sit closely together outdoors, wearing matching red shirts, smiling with their arms around each other against a brick wall backdrop.
A young boy sits on a living room rug by a Christmas tree, holding a handheld game console.
Two smiling children in white shirts pose outdoors with autumn leaves in the background.
Smiling young boy in a white T-shirt points to a green plastic toy he holds in his left hand in a kitchen setting.
Three smiling children stand together indoors, arms around each other: left girl in yellow holds a blue device case, middle girl with braids wears pink jacket, right girl in brown holds a notebook and hugs her friends.
Young child wearing a black shirt with a colorful graphic and a tilted black hat, looking at the camera.
Child standing indoors against a plain wall, wearing a white hoodie and dark pants with hands in pockets.
Two young children in matching white hooded jackets with black graphics, standing closely and looking at the camera.
A smiling boy in a dark shirt stands near a TV in a holiday-lit living room with a man and another child in the background holding a gift box.
Two young children in winter jackets share a kiss in a hallway, a backpack visible on one child.
Child smiling at the camera in a dimly lit room.
Two smiling children wearing colorful wetsuits in a school locker room, posing for the camera.
Two smiling children wearing matching white shirts hug in a kitchen, arms around each other.
Young boy sits on a large blue motorcycle in a suburban driveway, smiling at the camera.
Two kids standing side by side in matching outfits, arms around each other; the younger child on the left holds a small envelope.
Two smiling girls in brown shirts pose for the camera; one playfully makes a goofy face while the other hugs her friend.
Adult man with four boys posing outdoors on a sunny day; a boy sits on the man's shoulders.
Two men in matching yellow T‑shirts sit on white blocks, wearing blue and yellow sneakers; shirt text reads 'Ain't No Family Like The One I Got'.
Young football player in LSU Tigers jersey (#19) extends a football toward the camera outdoors, with a yellow helmet in hand behind him.
Mother with two children in matching colorful jackets posing for a studio portrait.
Three young men pose in front of a mural; two hold certificates, celebrating achievement.
Two young men stand side by side on a gravel road, wearing patterned dress shirts with bow ties and black pants.
Two young men pose with arms around each other in a living room, smiling at the camera.
Smiling man in a black dress shirt and bow tie, beige pants, standing indoors in front of a mantle with photos and trophies behind him.
Six-family portrait in front of a celebratory poster reading 'Back in 1963' with balloons in the background, everyone smiling. Two children are being held by adults.
Triptych of a young man: left and right in a white turtleneck and black pants posing, middle in a blue graduation gown holding a diploma on a track field.
Triptych of a young man: white shirt with bow tie and jeans; yellow graduation gown and cap; denim-on-denim outfit taking a mirror selfie.
Smiling young boy in a striped polo shirt and jeans posing beside a white prop in a studio-like outdoor backdrop
Young boy in a light blue shirt and dark sweater vest posing for a school portrait, smiling slightly.
Two children in homemade costumes posing in a cluttered playroom, one wearing a blue police helmet, with a girl in a striped shirt seated nearby and assorted toys around.
Child wearing a cone-shaped party hat with a cartoon face at a birthday party, with toys and a play area in the background.
Smiling woman holding two young children wrapped in blankets indoors in a cozy home setting.
Young child sitting on a brown couch, wearing a white printed T-shirt, with a blue wall and window blinds in the background.
A collage of smiling children posing together indoors, as if from school photos or a family album.
Close-up of a baby wearing a faded blue cap and white shirt, against a black background, looking toward the camera.
Two children in white shirts stand outside a wooden shed; one smiles at the camera while the other holds a red toy phone nearby.
Portrait of a U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform, with name tag reading 'SPENCER' and an American flag in the background
Two young men pose together at a night football field; one in a gray hoodie and tan slides, the other in a white football uniform with number 4 and bright cleats.
Two young men in life jackets sit on a turquoise jet ski by a dock, posing for the photo as water and trees surround them.
Two people take a close-up selfie wearing black masks, standing in front of a blue sculpture and fountain outdoors.
Young man wearing a light-colored T-shirt and jeans stands on a brick walkway in a sunny palm-filled courtyard with residential buildings in the background.
Father in a black turtleneck holds a toddler while his older daughter stands beside him; all wear blue outfits and a ribbon is pinned to his chest.
Two people posing together: an adult man in a black turtleneck with a blue-yellow ribbon and a cross necklace, smiling beside a young girl in a blue shirt with beaded braids.
A woman holding a baby who is drinking from an orange bottle, close up from the chest up in a daytime setting.
Two friends pose closely indoors; a man in a gray sleeveless shirt and jeans stands beside a woman in a pink floral dress, with the woman resting her hand on his chest and both smiling slightly.
Young man taking a mirror selfie in a bathroom, wearing a Penn State t-shirt and a blue cap.
Two young men on a split-screen video call giving thumbs-up; top person wears a cap, bottom person wears glasses and headphones.
Soldier in camouflage uniform wearing helmet and sunglasses, taking a selfie inside a military aircraft cockpit.
Soldier in camouflage gear and helmet sitting on a concrete step with a rifle across their lap outdoors by a column.
Two men pose arm-in-arm in front of a weathered blue wall; one wears a black sleeveless top with a brown harness, the other a white tank top.
U.S. Army servicemember in camouflage uniform standing with hands in pockets in a parking lot, vehicles in the background.
Two smiling boys with arms around each other pose for a photo on a sidewalk near a fence. One wears a white tank top, the other a white tee.
Smiling young man in a navy tracksuit sits on a red backpack, waving in a waiting area with a University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee sign visible.
Young man in a gray hoodie with a black backpack standing on a sidewalk near a campus building, sun glare behind him.
Young boy indoors, standing and smiling, wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans with his arms bent.
Young person in a white football jersey numbered 19 stands on grass in a park, smiling at the camera with sunlight behind.
Three men stand side by side in front of a school mural; the two on the ends hold certificates and smile at the camera, with a supervising man in the middle wearing a green jacket.
African American mother with two sons in coordinated outfits and an infant, seated on the floor against a white backdrop.
Family portrait: father left in a white shirt and jeans, mother right in a yellow scarf, with two children (little girl in front, teen behind) seated together.
An adult man sits at the edge of a bed, shirtless, next to a child sleeping under a green patterned blanket.
Youth football player on a turf field, wearing a white jersey with 'LAKE' and number 19, flexing his biceps.
Three siblings posing and smiling in a grocery store aisle with a cart full of groceries behind them.
Two people posing for a selfie indoors: a woman in a bright yellow knit sweater in the foreground and a young man in a black hoodie in the background behind her.
Group of four friends posing closely together outside a light-blue clapboard house; a small tan dog stands at their feet.
Three friends posing outdoors in front of a light siding house; left man in black sleeveless shirt and white ripped jeans, center person in white tank top and black pants, right woman in gray dress with a denim jacket, a bulldog on the grass in the foreground.
Close-up selfie of a smiling person wearing a black shirt and tan suspenders against a light brown wall.
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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Thursday 8/13, 9:00 am - 10:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Thursday 8/13, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Forest Home Cemetery
2405 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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Thursday 8/13

Burial to follow 

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Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53072, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Forest Home Cemetery-please meet at the main office. 

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Franklin , Kay left a message on August 13, 2026:
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Spencer. It was an honor to have crossed paths with him and serve alongside him. In a remarkably short time, I not only gained a friend but also a brother. From sharing laughter during our comical PT sessions—laughing about his loud music that I hear from his room—to engaging in heartfelt conversations about the sacrifices we made to achieve our goals and make the most of our lives, Spencer’s influence on me has been profound. His legacy will endure forever, and I will always cherish the memories of his exceptional character as a friend and brother.
Franklin , Kay left a message on August 13, 2026:
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Spencer. It was an honor to have crossed paths with him and serve together. In a remarkably short period, I not only became a friend but also a brother to him. From sharing laughter at our comical appearance during pt sessions-laughing about his loud music I hear from my from his room - to engaging in heartfelt conversations about the sacrifices we made to achieve our goals and make the most of our lives, Spencer’s influence on me has been profound. His legacy will endure forever, and I will always cherish the memories of his exceptional character as a friend and brother.
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