Jill R. Spanbauer
November 20, 1946 - July 22, 2016
        

Passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2016 at the age of 69. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, John “Jack” Eimerman. Jack’s children Cynthia (Christ) Stacey and John Jr. (Sarah) Eimerman. Grandchildren Jordan, Julian, Jack, Alaina, Gabriel, Beth, and Grace. Further survived by other relatives and friends.  

Jill attended Holy Angels High School and later went to business school in Milwaukee. She started in real estate converting apartments into condominiums and later started her own company, Spanbauer Realty, which employed up to 40 people.  Jill served on several boards including the Milwaukee County Zoo, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Circus Parade, Catholic Charities, and was a past president of Eden Autism Services, FL.  She had a passion for art and owned the Lake Country Gallery in Pewaukee.  Jack and Jill enjoyed spending winters in Florida, and Jill opened another gallery in Naples, FL.  Jill was contacted by Eden Autism Services to manage an art show benefiting a new school for autistic children in Naples.  The art show was a success and was rated in the top 10 shows in the nation.  In recognition of her services, the group home for graduated autism students was named the Spanbauer House.     

The family held a private service honoring Jill’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Special Needs Children Foundation- For Autistic Children, 1100 5th Avenue South, Suite 409, Naples, FL 34102, are appreciated.