- Florian James Sprangers, 80, Bartow, Fla., formerly from Green Bay, Wis, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his home. Florian was born on June 16, 1931, in Isaar, Wis., to Mathias and Rose Sprangers. He is a decorated army veteran having served his country during the Korean War. On Sept. 25, 1954, he married Janis LaFond who preceded him in death on July 11, 1994. On June 30, 2000, he married Betty Johnson from Green Bay. They retired to Florida where they shared their love of each other and enjoyed golfing, bowling, periodic vacation cruises, singing in the church choir, and sharing themselves in friendship with many who live in their retirement resort. Florian was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan, attended the historic "Ice Bowl in 1967, and after moving to Florida he followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Rays.
Florian worked as a machinist at Northwest Engineering and finished his career as shop foreman at Nichol Tool & Machine, Inc. before retiring in 1994. Florian enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan and on the Bay of Green Bay in his boat, the Jani Too, named after his wife. He took a few major fishing trips to Canada and Minnesota, but was most successful fishing close to home. In the last few years of his life he enjoyed charter fishing in the Atlantic Ocean (Tarpon Springs) with his youngest son, Dean, grandson, Jason, and son-in-law, David.
Florian will be sadly missed by his children, Debra (Steve) VanBeckum, De Pere; Donald (Sherrie) Sprangers, E. Machias Maine; Dean (Theresa) Sprangers, De Pere; grandchildren, Caryn, Danielle, Nathan, Kaitlin, Brenton, Jason, Erin (David) Norgren; great-grandchildren, Gage and Mason; stepchildren, Cathy (Phil) Schneider, Wausau, Wis.; Tom (Kathy) Adrians, Green Bay; Mary (Dave) VanSpankeren, Oshkosh; stepgrandchildren, Nick, Christina, Tyler, Jessica, Jackie, Emily, Ryan; and step-great-grandchild Tyson.
Florian is survived by siblings (or spouse), Raymond Sprangers, Joseph Sprangers, Margaret Foley, Myron Sprangers, Dorothy Schmidt, Mrs. Hilary Sprangers, Mrs. Gerald Sprangers, Agnes Socha, Patrick Sprangers, Thomas Sprangers; along with numerous extended nieces and nephews.
Florian was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Rose; his first wife, Janis; his eldest son, David; siblings, Daniel, Mathias, Edward, Hilary and Gerald; in-laws, Julia Sprangers, Elmer Schmidt and Raymond Foley.
Memorial services are planned for 9 a.m. on July 23, 2011, at Saint Mathews Parish in Allouez, Wis. A presentation of military honors and visitations will precede an 11 funeral service. There will be a graveside service at the Allouez Catholic Cemetery immediately after Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The American Cancer Society in Florian's name.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on June 29, 2011
Sprangers, Florian James
Funeral arrangements, St Matthew's Catholic Church, Allouez, Wis., on Saturday, July 23. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m. with military honors to follow. Burial service at Allouez Cemetery at 2:30.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from July 20 to July 22, 2011
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1931 - 2011 (80 years)
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