- Sprangers, Gerald D.Gerald (Jerry) Sprangers 68, passed away at home Sunday, May 4, 2003, aft er a long courageous battle against cancer with his loving family at his s ide. Born in Combined Locks, Feb. 19, 1935, he is the son of the late Math ias and Mary Rosella Sprangers. After 46 years of service Jerry retired fr om the James River Corporation. Jerry married Shirley Schampers Sept. 2 9, 1956 at St. Joseph church, Green Bay. He was a loving husband, father a nd grandfather.He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Shirley; son, Dan Sprange rs and his special friend, Judy Sigl; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and M ike Jilot; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Jill Sprangers; son and daug hter-in-law, Scott and Mary Sprangers; grandchildren, Ted and Kimberly Sch ampers; mother-in-law, Helen Schampers; brothers, Ray Sprangers, Joe (Clar a) Sprangers, Myron (Dorothy) Sprangers, Florian (Betty) Sprangers, Hila ry (Shirley) Sprangers, Pat (Judy) Sprangers, Tom (Jean) Sprangers; sister s, Margaret Foley, Dorothy Schmit, Agnes (Stanley) Socha; brothers-in-la w, Vernon (Helen) Schampers, Ronald (Mary) Schampers; sister-in-law, LaVer ne (Norris) Daniels.He was preceded in death by parents, Mathias and Mary Rosella Sprangers; f ather-in-law, Norbert Schampers; brothers, Daniel, Edward, Edwin; brothers -in-law, Elmer Schmit and Ray Foley; sisters-in-law, Julia Sprangers and J anice Sprangers.Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home 1521 Shawano Ave. on Wednesday, M ay 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will conti nue Thursday, May 8, at St. Joseph Parish 1224 12th Ave. at 10 a.m. with f uneral service at 11 a.m.The family would like to extend a thank you To Dr. Bayer and his sta ff at Green Bay Oncology and Unity Hospice for care given and A ‘special t hank you’ to friends and family for their support during this very difficu lt time.
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1935 - 2003 (68 years)
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