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Harry James Sperry
1943 - 2025
Harry James Sperry
1943 - 2025
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BORN
1943
DIED
2025
Harry Sperry Obituary
Harry James Sperry, Born January 12, 1943, Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Harry was born in Dover New Jersey to his parents; Harry and Doris Sparry. He was first married to Margaret Henderson with whom he had 5 children with. After a divorce with Margaret, he had another child. He then moved for a short period to Florida. And then to Detroit lakes, Minnesota, where he married Jean Moore – to whom he remained happily married until his death.
Harry worked hard all throughout his life. He loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also had a special place in his heart for his dogs.
Harry is preceded in death by both of his parents, two brothers, one sister, one niece, and an infant daughter: Brenda.
He is survived by his wife, Jean. Children: Nancy Thomas (Rick) of Detroit Lakes, Harry Sperry Sr. (Robin Colsen) of Detroit Lakes, Linda Schreiber of Fergus Falls, David Sperry of Detroit Lakes, and Kim Stewart of Frazee. Grandchildren; Troy Sperry, Steven Barnes, Ricky Thomas, Harry Sperry Jr., Timothy Boit/Sperry, Michael Sperry, David Schreiber, Ashley Baker, Jimi Newlan Josh Newlan, Erica Heinen, and Tyler Heinen. And sixteen great-grandchildren.
Services for Harry are pending at this time.
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