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Sharon Spradau Obituary

Sharon A. Spradau, age 72, of Kewaskum, formerly of Jackson, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum.

She was born on March 10, 1940, in Lomira, to the late Francis and Alice (nee Francis) Jordan.

She married Walter "Wally" A. Spradau on June 14, 1958, at Trinity E.U.B Church in Lomira.

Sharon was a member of New Hope United Church of Christ and the Women's Fellowship in Jackson.

She worked 30 years for Briggs and Stratton in Wauwatosa and then for Universal Strap in Jackson. She loved playing bingo and her organ.

Sharon is survived by three sisters, Julienne Smith of Racine, Lou Ann Gudex of Campbellsport, and Majory Jahn of North Fond du Lac; four sisters-in-law, Florence Jordan of Racine, Judy (Jim) Geib of Cascade, Mae (special friend, Bob Beisbier) Spradau of Kewaskum, and Sandy (Jim) Stroh of Eden; three brothers-in-law, Roger Spradau of West Bend, Norbert Theisen of Campbellsport, and Joe (Jane) Seis of DePere; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband (on March 22, 2012); her parents; two sisters, La Gene Theisen and Jan Seis; and two brothers, Billy Jordan and John Jordan.

SERVICES: Funeral services in remembrance of Sharon will be held on Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m. at New Hope United Church of Christ, 4360 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The Rev. Jim Hill will officiate and burial will follow at Friedens Cemetery in Jackson.

VISITATION: Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials to New Hope United Church of Christ are appreciated.

The Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of West Bend is serving the family. An online guestbook and condolences may be found at myrhum-patten.com.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Kettle Moraine Gardens for their great care and friendship.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on May 25, 2012.

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My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. During difficult times i find it comforting to draw close to God. Psalms 55:22, "He himself will sustain you."

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