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Donald Howard Sprague
Donald Howard SpragueNASA Crawler  Donald Howard Sprague, age 81,of LaRue, 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. His 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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#1 from: Roxanne Sparks
Findlay, OH
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Shocked and saddened by the passing of your dad.
Lots of memories were created in days  gone by.
Our love and prayers to the family. Terry and Roxanne Sparks



#2 from: Pat Phillips
ogden utah
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Skeet & family
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Yes he sure did love to talk! He will be missed on the LaRue scene that's for sure. Wish I could be there but will be thinking of you and praying for strength to get through this time.  Love  Pat Phillips



#3 from: Donna Crider Frye
LaRue, OH
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Dear Sprague Family, We were  very sad to hear that our good friend has left us.  Our last conversation was in the middle of the street, Don heading south and us heading north.  We will miss seeing him and talking about any and everything a person can think of. Our deepest sympathy to everyone and we will you all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.  Sincerely, John & Donna Frye



#4 from: Maripat LeVally
LaRue
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM

My condolences to the family. I will always cherish the smiles and hugs from such a great man.




#5 from: Michele Showers Leber
Rocky Point , NC
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Jim & Chris
I amsrry sorry o hear of the passing of your father. MY prayers are with you all the family.



#6 from: Marcia (Showers) Mayo
West Union, Ohio
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

My thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time.



#7 from: Cheryl Oehler
Sun City, Arizona
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Dear Sprague Family,
We were sorry to read of Don's passing. Please know you are in our daily thoughts and prayers.

With sincere sympathy,
Peggy and Tom Knickel
Cheryl Oehler



#8 from: Milton and Peggy Lightfoot
LaRue
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM

We were so sorry to hear of Don's death.  What a joy he was to know.  It was always a delight to meet him out and about because he always had a way of making you smile and make your day a little better. You will be in our thoughts and prayers   Sincerely Milton and Peggy L



#9 from: Jim and Caralyn Maher
Green Cove Springs, Fl
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 11:56 AM

We are so sorry to hear about Don....he was my favorite cousin in law....I know that all of you will miss him greatly....May God keep you in his loving hands and comfort you in the days to come....I love you all!!!



#10 from: Nancy Tibbitts Richards
Marion ohio
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  Don was a great man.  He had a wonderful way of making people feel welcome and included.  My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

With fond memories,
Nancy Tibbitts Richards



#11 from: Jason Vance
Richwood Ohio
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Thinking of you and the family and the memories I have of him. Wish I could be there for you today. Thank you to Tony and Beth for introducing him and allowing me to get to know him.



#12 from: Erik and Cheryl (Schmidt) Johnson
LaRue, Ohio
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM

We were so sorry to read of Don's passing. He sure was a lot of fun. After he retired from the Shovel he did some maintenance work for us on our rentals. He worked hard getting a hot water heater out and in of our upstairs apartment on a very hot summer day. We were on vacation so we could not help. But, he got it done! I'll bet he and my dad are looking over old blueprints from the Nasa crawler at this very minute! Rejoice in your memories! Erik and Cheryl Johnson



#13 from: Erik and Cheryl (Schmidt) Johnson
LaRue, Ohio
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

We were so sorry to read of Don's passing. He sure was a lot of fun. After he retired from the Shovel he did some maintenance work for us on our rentals. He worked hard getting a hot water heater out and in of our upstairs apartment on a very hot summer day. We were on vacation so we could not help. But, he got it done! I'll bet he and my dad are looking over old blueprints from the Nasa crawler at this very minute! Rejoice in your memories! Erik and Cheryl Johnson




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