Mary Elizabeth Sperl

Age 82 Died January 15, 2011 Born February 3, 1928 in Annandale CA, to Leo James and Agnes Bridget Crumley, Mary moved to Minnesota with her family when she was a young girl. She attended Nativity grade school, Central High, and the University of Minnesota. On May 16, 1953 she married Robert Henry Sperl, of St. Paul MN. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was an avid reader, bridge player and golfer, and a beautiful seamstress. She also loved her time at the lake with her husband, daughters and their families. She will especially be remembered for her strength, sense of humor, warmth, grace and dignity. She was much loved and will be so greatly missed by those who knew her. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Bridget Mary Sperl (John McCormick), Clare, Sheila, Jack, of Birchwood, daughter Susan Anne Sperl (William Souder), Joe, Martha, Tom, Elizabeth, of Grant; daughter, Robin Louise Sperl (Warren Kramer), Gunnar, Louise, Gus, of Mahtomedi; daughter Sally Therese Sperl (Stephen Anfang), Henry, Walter, Carl, Audrey, of Mahtomedi. Mary is preceded in death by infant sons, Gerard and Joseph, and infant grandson, Spencer Kramer. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2055 Bohland, St. Paul. Burial at Fort Snelling following the service. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at church one half hour prior to Mass. Memorial contributions are welcome to the American Cancer Foundation. Arrangements: 651-228-1006