Cecil Albert Spletto, 78, Minot, formerly of Drake, died Friday, August 5, 2016 in a Minot Nursing Home.

Cecil was born on February 4, 1938 at Drake, North Dakota the son of Hubert and Marie (Pattis) Spletto. He was raised near Drake and educated at country schools near there. He was united in marriage to Genevieve Wagner on February 27, 1959 at Drake.

They made their home in Minot and were blessed with two daughters. Cecil owned and operated Carl's Radiator Shop for more than 30 years. He later was employed as a security guard at ING. He retired on February 27, 2013. Genevieve died June 7, 2016.

Cecil was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot. He enjoyed writing and had written four books, and was working on a 5th book at present. He also enjoyed woodworking and reading.

Cecil's loving family includes, daughters, Sheila (Terrance) Kiser, Minot and Diane (George) Smith, Minot; grandchildren, April Beckler, Joshua Kiser, Christopher Kiser, Tara (Mike) Smith-Sullivan, Travis (Sara) Smith, Tabitha (Travis) Smith-Brossart; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Anita Jacobson, Bowbells, ND; brother, Harold (Beulah) Spletto, Dickinson, ND; several nieces and nephews.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Genevieve; 3 great-grandchildren, Myles Sullivan, Elijah Brossart and Ashlyn Smith.

Funeral service : Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Visitation: Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to Our Savior Lutheran Church People Care Fund.