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Jeanne (Benzel) Englund posted a condolence
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Our most sincere sympathy goes out to all the Sprenger families. Many of you probably don't know that Pastor Sprenger walked me down the aisle at my wedding to Gary, and then conducted the ceremony in June, 1974. (My dad, Fred, had passed away a couple years before). I've posted the photo on this site. What a special special memory, forever in our hearts! I shall also always remember Pastor's gentleness, warmth & caring, along with his outstretched hands as he greeted us,and then included his warm hugs; his big radiant smile with the sparkle in his eye! I've posted a photo of Pastor with my mom, Evelyn Benzel. I will always remember him loudly exclaiming, "Hallelujah", when I called him to tell him my mom had passed away. It was somewhat of a shock,but then, going on to heaven meant "Hallelujah"! My sincere 'thank yous' go out to Pastor and Thelma who both provided the 'sparks' that I needed to become interested in my 'Germans from Russia' heritage. In fact, Pastor translated some old letters and told me the titles of several very old prayer books,hymnals, etc. that I discovered among my parents' collections. The other photo I posted is from July 8, 2012 when several of us Benzel cousins, posed with Pastor, as he had married all of us! Pastor and Thelma are now together in heaven, sharing stories and hugs! Hallelujah!!
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Linda Kadlec posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
I will start my memories of Ernie out with my belief in Angels..I do believe that God has put Angels here on earth..to touch our lives..to leave footprints on our hearts..to help us out in so many ways... I have to abmit ..even tho I looked I never found any "wings" on Ernie..but all you had to do was to look at that smile...that really touched your heart...as he smiled with his heart and you felt loved!! I think we have known Ernie for close to 50 yrs..as when Tom and I were first married we looked for a Church and found Pastor Sprenger's Church--we looked no further..we were home.. I had never been baptized and was too embarrassed to have it done in Church..no problem..Ernie came to our home. Thru the years many individuals came to him..looking for a minister to "marry" them..other Churches declined as they weren't members of their Church..Pastor Sprenger didn't care..he per formed many ceremonies for "unchurched" couples as he did for funerals...as God tells us.."when you do it for the least of these..you do it for me"...Ernie truly lived his faith...he was my Hero..my inspirational example to follow thru life... When it came to all the religions in this world...he has said to me.."isn't it interesting..all the different paths there are to God??"..Ernie was NEVER judgemental..he understood "human weaknesses"..he helped..he supported..he Loved with all his heart... Even tho a wonderful human being has been taken from us--we will never forget his inspirational examples live on in our hearts...we will never forget our Ernie Sprenger...well done Ernie..my Friend..God's good and faithful servant...you will be missed by so many...our prayers go out to ALL of Ernie's family...we will keep you in them..Linda and Tom
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Tom Kadlec posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Ernie: Our Heavenly Father gave us Ernie to be an angel, and he passed with flying colors. Never a day went by that you didn't hear words like Amazing, wonderful, special, beautiful, glorious, etc. He was a great listener and gave me direction when I needed it. He showed me many amazing things in this world that I would have missed! But BEST of all Ernie is my Friend!! Thanks Ernie..
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Dennis McLain posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Ernie was there when I became a Christian. He was there when dad died and helped us walk through it. He was there when mom died and helped there too. Ernie was always there. If you want to know what a minister looks like, hold up a picture of Ernie Sprenger. He was always one of my favorite people in Ritzville. Travel well, the gate is open.
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Katie Burke posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
I remember sitting on the floor by Grandpa's chair on the heater vent (all of the cousins will know the spot I am talking about!) while Grandpa sat in his chair with his light on, rocking, reading, and highlighting. I remember sitting there as a little girl, rolling my feet back and forth across the wooden foot massager that always leaned against his book shelf. I'd sit there and ask him questions like, "Whatchya readin', Grampa?" And he'd try his darndest to explain some scholar's opinion of Mary Magdelene to a 6 year old. If I was lucky, when Grandpa had had enough of me asking, "Why, Why, Why?" he'd put down his book and tell me some kind of story. He first told me my favorite story when I was 8 or 9 and I'd ask him to tell it almost every time I'd come to visit, including the last time we sat in the living room together just the two of us, after Grandma Thelma had passed away. Although, by that time I was the one telling him the story, and he just sat there and nodded and smiled. The story was about the time he went into town to make a purchase for the farm in North Dakota. Whatever he was buying ended up being cheaper than usual that day and he used the left over money to buy some exotic thing called a "mouth piano," which I later learned was just a harmonica. When he returned home, he didn't tell his parents about the discounted items and left over money. He said he loved the little instrument so much. He played it every day... until Soloman overheard him playing it in the barn and told Great-Grandpa Sprenger and little Ernie got a whoopin'. Every story Grandpa told had a moral, even if the moral was, "If you're going to spend money on something you shouldn't, enjoy it as much as you can before you get your butt beat...and if you're going to buy a mouth piano, don't play it where your brother can hear you. Oh, and don't lie. You're welcome to leave part of the story out, but don't ever lie." I will forever cherish the stories and advice that Grandpa shared with me, and I will never forget the little lessons he taught us all-either in a sermon or while sitting on the heater. I think I can take the liberty to say, the best lessons he taught all of us were often unscripted, just lessons we learned by watching him live his life. Grandpa was a true disciple and a true gift from God and we are all better people for having known him.
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Jadine Brewer Grams posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Such wonderful memories of playing with Annie at the parsonage. The family just added all of us Brewer children to their own and we were always welcomed. Pastor Sprenger married Richard and I and he made it so very beautiful and special. Thank you Ernie for being you.
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Scott and Janet Sprenger posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Scott and Janet Sprenger made a donation to HUNTINGTONS DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
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Vivian Grams, Brad & Debbie Gering, Bob & Terrie Teeter posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Vivian Grams, Brad & Debbie Gering, Bob & Terrie Teeter made a donation to HUNTINGTONS DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
Your father will be with you always in so many ways. With Sympathy and Caring!
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AFOSI PJ Detachment 3 posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2013
AFOSI PJ Detachment 3 made a donation to HUNTINGTONS DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
May the lord give you the strength to carry on, and the peace of mind to recognize the gift that is his Kingdom.
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Glenda Ellenburg posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Glenda Ellenburg made a donation to Zion Philadelphia UCC
With deepest sympathy.
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Glenda Ellenburg posted a condolence
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Glenda Ellenburg made a donation to Zion Philadelphia UCC
With deepest sympathy.
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