TRAVERSE CITY — Alvin H. "Al" Spoering, C.P.A., passed away peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2010, in the presence of family members at Munson Medical Center, at the age of 89.Al was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Napoleon, Ohio. After high school, Al moved with his family from Napoleon to Traverse City. There he met Elinore Lyle; they were married in 1942.Al served honorably in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. After the war he attended Michigan State University, where he received a degree in accounting. Later, Al earned certification as a Certified Public Accountant. He worked in the pipeline industry in Michigan and Ohio for over 20 years before retiring as the Treasurer of Mid America/Welded Construction in 1983.In retirement, Al and Elinore moved back to Traverse City. He was an avid golfer and achieved two holes in one. He also enjoyed playing bridge, walking through Old Mission Peninsula, and working in his beautiful backyard gardens. For the last year of his life, Al was a resident of Orchard Creek Assisted Living.Al is survived by his wife, Elinore of Traverse City; sons, Charlie (Kathy) of Cadillac, John (Hilda) of Holland, Mich., and Tom (Jane Anne) of Calgary, Canada. He leaves six grandchildren: Michelle Stedman, Jeffrey Spoering, Nicole Spoering, Paul Spoering and Kelly Spoering; and six great-grandchildren. In addition, Al is survived by a step-brother, Julian Schlagel of Williamsburg; a half-brother, LeRoy Schlagel of Traverse City; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by a step-brother, Jerry Schlagel.A memorial celebrating Al's life is scheduled for Thursday, June 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations honoring Al's life may be made to The Father Fred Foundation.The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.