Glenn W. Sprouse 9124-2014

SPROUSE, REISCH, RICHARDSON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 6/25/2014 at 13:59:15

GLENN W. SPROUSE

Glenn W. Sprouse, 90, of rural Selma. died June 4. 2014, at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield. He was born March 22, 1924, in Milton to Alva and lona Reisch Sprouse and married Fern D. Richardson August 2, 1945, in Ottumwa.

Glenn lived most of his life in rural Davis County, graduated from Bloomfield High School, owned and operated the U.S. Mail Star Route truck, hauling mail between several local post offices and Ottumwa on a daily basis and had been employed for many years by Kaser Construction Company and Douds Stone Inc. as an equipment operator. He was an active member of the Selma United Methodist Church and had served on several committees. Glenn was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sporting events.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, Ronald Sprouse (Kathy) of rural Selma, Gary Sprouse (Sheri) of rural Bloomfield and Duane Sprouse (Patricia) of Keota, seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Ramon and Dale Sprouse and an infant, Cecil.

Funeral services were held Saturday June 7, 2014, at Pedrick Funeral Home, Douds, with Rev. Jerry Caughron and Rev. Mark Young officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, rural Floris. Memorials to Selma United Methodist Church may be mailed to the family at 12103 Yam Blvd., Selma, IA 52588.

Source: Van Buren County Register; 12 June 2014; pg. A4

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