Lawrence Henry "Larry" Sprague II

Lawrence Henry Sprague II went to the loving arms of Jesus on September 13, 2025 surrounded by his family in his home in Durand, Michigan.
Larry was born in Durand on April 19, 1949 to Eunice and Lawrence Sprague I. A lifelong member of the Durand community, he graduated in 1967 with high honors and a star athlete. After high school he received a full ride academic scholarship to Michigan State University, he was the first in his family to attend college. He later received a Master's degree. On July 26, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Janet June West. After graduating from MSU he was a Vocational Agriculture Teacher for three years before joining the Agribusiness Industry for which he worked for 47 years helping farmers market their dry edible beans. While working in the industry he served on the Michigan Crop Improvement Board, the Michigan Bean Shippers, Michigan Bean Commission, and the U.S. Dry Bean Council. In addition, to his professional commitments he also served his local community as a chair on the Vernon Township Planning Commission, an active member of Gideon's International, active in his local church missions, and served as a volunteer EMT specialist for Durand Vernon Ambulance. Larry enjoyed farming and woodworking. He most enjoyed spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Janet; children, Christy Sprague, Holly (Brian) Johnson, and Matthew (Ginnie) Sprague; his 8 grandchildren, Alexandria (Chazz) Miller, Nathan (Katherine) Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Jacob (Charleigh) Sprague, Hannah (Scout) Jones, Daniel (Reagan) Sprague, Micah Sprague, and Gabe Johnson; his 4 great grandchildren, Dawson, Crew, Levi, and Lilly with 2 more on the way. He is survived by his two sisters JoAnn (John) Wiedman and Cindy Allen-Fedor; brothers-in-law Jim (Sue) West and Jerry (Pat) West, and multiple nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his sister in-law Donna West and his parents.
Larry never knew a stranger. He was kind and generous and always able to help someone in need and provide words of wisdom. His most important gift was his family and the legacy he leaves behind.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am at Durand Global Methodist Church, 10016 Newburg Rd. Durand, burial will follow in Lovejoy Cemetery. The Sprague family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 3:00pm-8:00pm and on Friday beginning at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to The Durand Global Methodist Church or Gideons International.