John Raymond Sprong
John Raymond Sprong, Warsaw, passed away March 1, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 83.
He was born May 10, 1933 in Warsaw to John Waldo Sprong and Amanda (Fahl) Sprong. On Oct. 14, 1983 he was married to Sandra Kay Menzie, who survives in Warsaw.
John was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County where he was a 1951 Warsaw High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and later attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. He worked as an accountant at Pierceton Trucking as well as Myer Levin & Sons Scrap Iron & Metal Inc, of Warsaw. Most recently he was employed by the office of Wayne Township Trustee. He was a member of North Winona Church of the Brethren in Warsaw. John enjoyed his travels with Sandy to South Carolina and Alabama, and most recently their special cruise to Alaska. Most of all he was a loving, caring husband and grandfather.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years Sandra Kay Sprong, Warsaw; three sons: David Sprong, Warsaw; Troy (wife Bonnie) Long, Warsaw; Tad (wife Kim) Long, Canal Winchester, Ohio; and two daughters: Janet (husband Andy) Hartman, Columbia City; Tracy (husband Brent) Reinholt, Warsaw. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother: Ralph (wife Shirley) Sprong, Warsaw; and his sister: Martha Molebash, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Roland Sprong.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.
His funeral service will follow immediately at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Mike Smith. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
Memorial donations in John’s name may be designated to North Winona Church of the Brethren, 2475 E. 100 N., Warsaw, IN 46582 and would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s Web Site at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com