William "Bill" T. Spaeder founded the Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. in 1919.  After serving in US Navy during WWI, Bill earned his master plumber's license and set up business in his home.  From the start Bill's work focused on the plumbing and heating needs of commercial and industrial organizations.  His business grew slowly and steadily, as did his family.

Bill's children began to work for him in the 1940's.  At one point nine of his eleven children were active in the business.  Bill died in 1963.  At that time his son David J. Spaeder became president and remained president until he retired in 1995.  In 1995 David's son, Terry M. Spaeder became president.  Today ten of Bill's grandchildren are involved in the business.  These grandchildren work in all levels of the company from direct job site supervision to top management.  The involvement of family members in all levels of the company's operation ensures commitment and personal interest. 

The Spaeder family is hardworking, practical, and fiscally prudent.  Its conservative approach to finance has given the company a strong financial position.  The company's relationships with its customers, vendors, bonding and insurance companies are excellent.  Likewise, the company enjoys the support of loyal, experienced, and industrious employees.

Subsequent generations have expanded on Bill's original focus of meeting the mechanical needs of commercial and industrial customers.  Seeing a need and a good fit, they added automatic fire protection, process piping, pipe fabrication, equipment setting and alignment, and pressure vessel and boiler repairs to the list of services the company provides.

This year the company will celebrate its 82nd year in business.  It has experienced good times and bad.  Much about the company has changed during these eighty-two years.  But our mission to provide excellent service and high quality work will always remain.