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David Sprunger Obituary
Dec. 20, 1956-Feb. 27, 2011
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the age of 54.
The son of the late Rolland James and Suzanne Elaine (Vansickle) Sprunger was born December 20, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Kim K. Knepper, April 2, 1978. She survives him. He owned and operated the Smoker's Club in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He served as president of the M.T.S.O.K. and vice president of the I.A.S.P.C. David enjoyed Dirt Track Racing, sponsoring many drivers, cars and an entire class of Street Stock cars at Crystal Motor Speedway and Mt. Pleasant Speedway. He especially loved his cats.
Surviving besides his wife, Kim, are a daughter, Melody Moore and her friend, Jaramia Richards; three grandchildren, Angelica Moore, Victoria Moore, Johnathon Williams; his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Gail Sprunger; many nieces, nephews and Darrell Moore whom he thought of as a son.
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel in Merrill. Rev. Rob Richards will officiate with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel in Merrill from 2:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Soup Kitchen of Mt. Pleasant.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Sprunger
Norm and Carol Gage
April 9, 2011
So Sorry to hear about Dave. Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was always friendly and made you feel welcome.
Greg & Tonya Mandoka
March 24, 2011
We send our deepest sympathy to the family. He will be in our thought along time and our hearts forever, you will be missed
Bob Gatza
March 23, 2011
Kim, Paul, Gail,
I am truly saddened by the terrible news that Dave has left this earth, and went on to be with the Lord. I can still see him at Grandpa's house for the holidays. Always had a couple of great stories to tell too. A GREAT GENTLEMAN GONE TOO SOON. MAY GOD KEEP AND HOLD YOU DAVE. I wish you well my friends.
Doug Skene
March 11, 2011
I always looked forward to my visits with Dave at the store. I will miss the fun conversations that we had. May God bless those that were close to Dave and be comforted by His word.
Rhonda
March 8, 2011
My condolences go out to Dave's family and the wonderful family of workers he has at the smoke shop. Dave seemed to be a very caring and happy person. He will be missed.
Gloria at D&R
March 7, 2011
Dave will be in my heart forever, I will miss him daily.Everytime he crosses my thoughts he always brings me smiles.His warmth will keep us going. God bless everyone and hold him close he will continue to be with us forever.....
Melissa Dickson
March 4, 2011
I was shocked to hear about Dave's passing. I will miss his smile and overall happiness. My condolences to his family.
March 4, 2011
Dave was a wonderful man, who was such a joy to be around. He was so funny. I loved talking to him. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry to the entire family for their loss. God bless
Stephanie and Zachary
Liz Carlton
March 3, 2011
Kim and Mel I'm so sorry to hear of Daves passing. I remember the cb days of the paper route and your constant communication with each other. I do know what your going thru as i also lost john 2 years ago.Again my prayers and thoughts are with you
stella whitepigeon
March 3, 2011
what a wonderful person that left us too soon. I'll miss his smile and conversation at the smokers club
Brooke McClain
March 3, 2011
"David i will miss you at Crystal"
Kevin and Sharon Fitzgerald
March 3, 2011
What a wonderful man..such a loss to the community..we will miss you..Our prayers and thought go out to his family and extended family at Smokers Club..
We will miss you our friend.
Kevin and Sharon Fitzgerald
Tobacco Shoppe of Midland
Jane Sparling Stockford
March 3, 2011
Kim, So sorry for your great loss. May God BLESS you always & forever.
Thomas Evans
March 2, 2011
Dave, we are gonna miss you! You were always helpful and compassionate to everyone... and you made everyone feel welcome...with a smile.
Much condolences and sympathy to the family for your loss...
Russ & Deb Cook
March 2, 2011
We were very sorry to hear about Dave. Our deepest sympathies to Kim and family.
Mel and Gloria
March 2, 2011
Dave was such a nice guy, and liked by everybody. He will be missed by all. God bless you Kim and your family at this terrible time in your lives.
Mike Judd
March 2, 2011
See even God needs a tobacconist!! You will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family!!!
Stephanie K.
March 2, 2011
What a shock. The world will be a different place without him and his positive attitude. He will be missed by many.
March 2, 2011
Dave, you were a top notch guy. I will miss you.
Larry from the Morning Sun
March 2, 2011
Prayers to the family of Dave....Constomer of the Smoker's Club
Cheryl Wright
March 2, 2011
Our condolences to the Sprunger family. Dave was a good and honest business man and all of us in the business will remember him.
From the crew at Indian River Tobacco Traders.
Beth & Jay McClain
March 2, 2011
This came as a shock to all of us. We are greatful for knowning Dave. Whenever we saw him at the track he always had a smile and said hello. He will truely be missed. But I am certain that his legacy will continue all through dirt track racing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kim and the family and friends.
March 2, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss.DAVE was a wonderful man who always accepted EVERYONE and was always kind. His kindness, sense of humour, and gentle soul will be miss.
Lynn Martel
March 2, 2011
So very sorry to hear this! He was always happy whenever I ran into him.
Jean McClain
March 2, 2011
Smoker Dave was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He loved racing and sponsored my son's race car. We lost one of the happiest people we know and will be missed terribly. The McClain family
pat burch
March 2, 2011
we are very sorry for your lose dave was a great guy i meet him at smokers club and just love talking and bsing with him he will be missed
Roger Williams
March 2, 2011
Dave had a passion for life, family, friends, and auto racing. He was a fixture at Crystal Motor Speedway and I always knew that I would get a warm "hello" and smile when I saw him there. His support of local race drivers and area tracks is unmatched. Dave will be greatly missed, but I am positive that his legacy will live on in the racers that he has helped over the years. My deepest and most sincere sympathies to Kim and her family through this difficult time.
Alicia
March 2, 2011
Im sorry to hear about the loss of David.. Made my day every time I came to the smoke shop and he had a big smile and always said "hi" .. he seemed like a man who truly cared. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family.
J. J. & S. DeBarr
March 2, 2011
David...You took that 'better offer', and now we must wait for our turn to see you again. We'll miss your constant smile and raised eyebrow over your glasses at the shop.
Lee Fisher
March 2, 2011
Iam very sorry hear about david death . he is one kind guy we talk to ever one on insight
Lee Fisher
March 2, 2011
iam very sorry heard about david death we all missed him he is 0ne of kind person in his way he talk to ever one and wave at ever one walk on the sidewalk
Jim
March 1, 2011
My gosh. I will miss his eternal smile and cheerful disposition. This is a great loss for us all.
jr spencer
March 1, 2011
One of the friendliest guys you'd ever meet!
doyle foland
March 1, 2011
kind man who always took the time to listen and speak to people with respectfor them, a shock , Dave was ful of life and understood people' life is too short.
March 1, 2011
Dave was such a kind man and will be missed by all, especially L.Y. is going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's family. Smokers Club will never be the same.
KIM PRICE
March 1, 2011
Sorry to hear of Dave's passing so unexpectedly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Kim Price
Julie Bontrager
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