Edgar P. Sprunger

DR. EDGAR P. SPRUNGER, 86, died 11:24 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Adams County Memorial Hospital., after a one-week illness. Born Aug. 17, 1917, in Adams County, he was the son of Robert L. and Rhoda Liechty Sprunger. He was a dentist in Berne from 1948 to 1982, and was a graduate of Goshen College and Northwestern University School of Dentistry. As a dentist, he volunteered his services at a Mission in Africa. He was a member of West Missionary Church, Berne, a Sunday school teacher, and Board member of Fort Wayne Bible College. He was also a former Rotary Club member and a Captain in the U.S. Army. He married Marguerite (Michaud) Sprunger, Nov. 24, 1948, in Berne, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Patrick Sprunger and Reed G. Sprunger, both of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Rev. Barry (Andrea) McCune of Van Wert, Ohio, Mrs. Jeff (Lisa) Nickel of Corn, Okla.; four brothers, Donald, Eugene and Roy Sprunger, all of Berne, Rev. Sam Sprunger of Hammond; a sister, Mrs. Dr. James (Betty) Gurley of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. John Sprunger and Robert Lavere Sprunger. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at West Missionary Church, rural Berne, with the Rev. Keith Rupp officiating. Calling is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Swiss Village Chapel, and one hour before service Saturday at the church. Burial at M.R.E. Cemetery, Berne. Preferred memorials to Swiss Village, West Missionary Church and/or Gideons International. Arrangements by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne.