William Sprunk Jr

William W. Sprunk, Jr., 81, of Platte Center died Monday, October 21, 2002 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 10:00 am Thursday, October 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center with the Rev. Rod Kneifl officiating. Visitation will begin on Wednesday from 3-5 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continue after 6 pm at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center with a Vigil service at 7:30 pm,. also at the church. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9 am until service time at the church. Interment will be in Ss. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery in Rural Platte Center.

William W. Sprunk was born December 13, 1920 in Platte County, Nebraska to William and Clare (Beierle) Sprunk. He attended Platte County District #3. He farmed with his father before entering the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in the Pacific Theatre. He was united in marriage to Betty Jazwick on October 4, 1942 in Dotham, Alabama. Upon his discharge in 1945 he returned to Platte Center where he farmed until retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center where he served as as Usher and Church Trustee and was also a member of Parry Post #283 American Legion in Platte Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his grandchildren, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by:
Wife Betty Sprunk of Platte Center, NE
Son James (Betty) Sprunk of Columbus, NE
Son Robert (Cyndi) Sprunk of Platte Center, NE
Son Michael (Alice) Sprunk of Platte Center, NE
Daughter Janet (Jack) Cook of Fremont, NE
Daughter Kathleen (Michael) Richardson of Bee, NE
Daughter Mary (David) Hough of Bellwood, NE
Daughter Michelle (Michael) Wurdeman of Columbus, NE
Brother LeRoy (Irene) Sprunk of Columbus, NE


Grandchildren:
Stacey Sprunk, Tod (Lenette)Sprunk, Darci (Roy Jr.) Reinke, Brian (Christine) Cook, Craig (Diane) Cook, Sheila (Tom) Patten, Jeff (Laura) Sprunk, Christine (Dan) Chitwood, Jonathan (Kellie) Sprunk, Mark (Jana) Egger, Jamie (Robyn) Egger, Michael Egger, Ryan Hough, Kelly Hough, Jeremy Sprunk, Joshua Sprunk, Jared Sprunk, Amber Sprunk, Nicole Wurdeman, Brittany Wurdeman, Ashley Wurdeman, Jordan Wurdeman, Conner Wurdeman

Great Grandchildren
Dillon & Jacob Sprunk, Alli & Brandon Reinke, Brandon & Sarah Cook, Logan & Mya Patten, Tyler & Dustin Sprunk, Jaden Sprunk, Brandon & Breckin Coffey, Alec Egger, Hannah Schueth

He is preceded in death by:
Father William Sr. Sprunk
Mother Clare Sprunk
Sister Evelyn Gleeson
Sister Pearl Gossman
Brother Art Sprunk
Granddaughter Tammy Jo Hough