MAPLE GROVE, Minn. - Barbara J. (Schulz) Sperl, 87, wife of the late Donald E. Sperl, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Silver Creek on Main in Maple Grove, Minn.

Born in Meriden on June 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Hazel (Norrie) Schulz. She was a Middlefield resident for many years. Mrs. Sperl graduated from Meriden High School, class of 1946 and attended Teacher's College of Connecticut in New Britain. She was a member of Marjorie Bruce Daughters of Scotia; Lodge No. 7 in Meriden, where she served two terms as Chief Daughter. Barbara worked as a secretary for the Investment Officer at Aetna Insurance Company in Hartford for several years. She was the administrator of Mrs. Sperl's Pre-Kindergarten class in Meriden for 16 years, serving children on the East side of Meriden. She retired from Gaylord Hospital as a purchasing secretary after 17 years of service.

She is survived by three sons, Peter M. Sperl and his wife, Donna, of Middlefield, Paul N. Sperl and his wife, Sheri, of Maple Grove, Minn., and Mark D. Sperl and his wife, Julie, of Durham; seven grandchildren, Erik, Andrea, Scott, Matthew, Aaron, Nathan and Alyssa Sperl. She is also survived by her twin sister, Mrs. Phyllis Watson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial to be held on Friday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 35 Center St., Meriden. Everyone is asked to gather directly at the church. Burial will be in State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown. There are no calling hours. The John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East main St., Meriden is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 35 Center St., Meriden, CT 06450.

For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Feb. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Sperl

10 Entries

Paul & Kathy Womelsdorf

February 10, 2016

Mark, Peter, Paul and Families,

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We have a lot of great memories of summer days at the lake. Your Mom (and Dad) were always so kind to us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Danby Avery

February 8, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom always had a special place in my heart from the time I went to her school to the yearly neighborhood Halloween parties, that she did for so many years. She always showed kindness and grace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Danby Avery

Whitney Gardiner

February 8, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I remember her from a long time ago. My Dad was Barbara's cousin. My grandmother (Eva) was Hazel's sister. Please accept my sympathy.

Joan Santos

February 4, 2016

To The Sperl family,
Our parents enjoyed a wonderful friendship for many years at the lake. Good times spent playing cards, dinners and picnics, lunches out in the winter. So very sorry for your loss, your mom was a very kind and friendly woman, surely she will be missed. Peace to you all going forward.
The Charboneau Family (Joan Santos)

Denise (Russo) Hamilton

February 3, 2016

Mark and family...

I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to get thru this difficult time.

Tony Paguni

February 3, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful to me and I will always cherish having them in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kevin & Cindy (Snow) Carroll

February 3, 2016

Dear Peter, Paul, Mark & Families,

Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We have so many fond memories of her over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Carol Ann (Norrie) Keough

February 3, 2016

Paul, Peter, Mark, and the Sperl Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of your mother, Barbara. My father, Ted (Stanley) Norrie was your grandmother Hazel's brother. He would bring me to Aunt Hazel's house often. I loved those visits. We would go to your home in Meriden often, too. I have many fond memories visiting with our mom. She was so very kind to me. Barbara certainly had a wonderful way with children. I'll never forget her. She was a remarkable woman. Please know that Barbara, and all of you, will be remembered in my prayers.

Kevin Danby

February 3, 2016

I'm sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom. She war certainly a nice lady. sending thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Paradise Bolles

February 2, 2016

Sperl family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My mother Louis Paradise and I worked with Barbara at Gaylord and always enjoyed her stories and love of her Boston Terriers.

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