Francis J. Sprangers

Francis J. “Frank” Sprangers, age 82, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at his home in Appleton. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Hollandtown, WI; son of the late John and Hattie (Peters) Sprangers. Frank was united in marriage to Marcella Nieland on November 19, 1949. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Appleton. Frank loved to go camping and fishing. He also loved gardening and cooking. He retired in 1989 from Oudenhoven Construction Co. Frank is survived by his wife, Marcella “Sally” Nieland, seven daughters, Linda (Jim) Kirk, Jane (Bill) Pritzl, LuAnn (Scott) Geiger, Cindy (Dave) Kiser, Debbie (Bob) Goffard, Judy (Mike) Pozolinski and Bonnie (Marty) Fischer. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, brothers, Leo (Joan) Sprangers and John (Millie) Sprangers, two sisters, Marion (special friend, Ed Kramer) Oudenhoven and Rita (George) Trader. Frank was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Sprangers, mother-in-law, Thersa Nieland, sister, Adeline Van Densen, brothers, Matthew, Lester and Anthony Sprangers, five brothers-in-law, Jerome Oudenhoven, Joe Van Densen, Melvin Wallace and Merlin Nieland and a sister-in-law, Margie Nieland.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Family and friends may visit at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Black Creek. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name.
Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida St.,
Appleton (920)830-9905