Donald Howard Sprague, age 81, died suddenly on Wednesday September 5, 2012.
He was born July 1, 1931 in Meeker, Ohio to the late Howard B. and Lucille (Green) Sprague.
On September 15, 1949 he married Harriet Kinnear and she survives.
Also surviving are daughters; Candi (Thirty Acre) Sprague of Jacksonville, Florida, Beth Ann (Tony) Johnson of Richwood, sons; James Howard (Mary) Sprague of Galion, Chris Lee (Marcia) Sprague of Crestline, and Scott Patrick (Nancy) Sprague of Jacksonville, Florida. Ten Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. One brother Raymond Sprague and two sisters Ruthella Snyder and Sarah Jane Tilton are deceased.
Don worked as an electrician for Marion Power Shovel. He was most proud of working on the Crawler Transport for the space program while he was at the Marion Power Shovel. He family said he also loved to talk. He attended the LaRue United Methodist Church.
Funeral Service will be held Monday September 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday.
Those who wish may make contributions to the LaRue United Methodist Church.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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