Bonnie D. Sprengel, age 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Hillside Manor. The visitation will be at Peace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jesse Gullion officiating. Burial will be atContinue Reading
Bonnie D. Sprengel, age 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Hillside Manor.
The visitation will be at Peace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jesse Gullion officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Bonnie, the second daughter of Carl and Ione (Brookhouser) Boelter, was born on August 30, 1929, on a farm near Walnut, Nebraska. Due to the death of her mother, she was raised by her grandparents, August and Bertha Boelter. Bonnie was baptized, confirmed and married at Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills, Nebraska. In 1946, she graduated from Verdigre High School where she attended all 12 years. On October 22, 1950, she married Vern Sprengel. They farmed near Lodgepole, Nebraska for a number of years. Bonnie graduated from LPN School St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska. Before retiring, she worked over 21 years at the Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown. She made many friends in her role as residence manager. Bonnie enjoyed volunteering at Bethesda Thrift Store, delivering meals, Jesus Cares and working on quilts for World Relief at her church, Peace Lutheran, in Beaver Dam. Cheering on the Brewers, doing word search puzzles, attending German festivals, and dancing to the polkas played on the Barn Show with Bill McCollum were among her very favorite pastimes.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Karl Sprengel of Beaver Dam; grandsons, Korey and Kurtis Sprengel, both of Beaver Dam; great grandchild, Wrenly Sprengel; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Marceline Kruse; and brother, Bruce Boelter; and brother-in-law, Bob Sprengel.
Pastor Dale and Joan Hella
left a message on January 30, 2024:
Great supervisor at Bethesda! Great friend in Christ! Great servant of Jesus!
William Demro
left a message on January 28, 2024:
I will always remember when I was still somewhat new to the faith, and recently joined Peace Lutheran Church, Bonnie welcomed me to Bible study with a big arm around the shoulders hug! And she meant it too.
My sympathy to the family.
Bonnel Daniels
left a message on January 28, 2024:
Oh, my dear Bonnie.....how I will miss seeing you in the hall and sitting and talking with you. We had serious talks and we had funny talks. Your smile lit up the room. Seeing you dance behind your walker was a joy. We were the two Bonnie's of the building. We connected and had an immediate love for one another. You were "the Cats"!!! When we met we'd sing "My Bonnie lies over the ocean". I know you are in Heaven and dancing without that darn walker...LOL RIP, my dear friend. (<3)
To the family, I send my deepest condolences to you. I know how proud she was of all of you. Let your memories of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother live on.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Daniels
Debby Larson
left a message on January 27, 2024:
Among Bonnie’s favorite memories were her times as a House Mother at one of the residences for students at Bethesda. Barb Thomson was one of those resident students. They became very close lifelong friends. Barb shared this picture of them taken back in August when she visited Bonnie’s to celebrate her 94th birthday.
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We aren’t sure who wanted and enjoyed that cake more. :) Bonnie with AO Kruse (great great nephew).
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We had an opportunity to enjoy a potluck with Bonnie for the birthdays of the month including Bonnie! Pictured here with Skyler Kruse (Marcelines Grandson).
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We are so sorry to hear about Tanta. She was such a special woman and we are so glad we got to spend time with her in Beaver Dam where she was able to meet her great great nephew AO Kruse. Bonnie pictured here with Debby, Onie, Skyler, and AO.
Matthew Schworer and family
left a message on January 27, 2024:
Debby Larson
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Love this Sprengel family. So glad we got this group together at Kurtis’ in honor of her 94th birthday last August.
Debby Kruse Larson
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Sending our love to Karl, Korey, Kurtis and family. Your mom/grandma was one special force of nature. She loved her family so much and she will be in our hearts and minds forever. This picture is from a lot of years ago. It’s with her sister Marceline (mom of the other girls pictured and grandma of our nephew Matthew, the fellow in the middle). Those were very happy times. All of us were so very blessed to be her nieces and nephews. We affectionately called her Tanta (the German word for ‘aunt’). Rest in eternal peace Tanta.
jUNE lINDE
left a message on January 26, 2024:
kARL--WE ARE SORRY TO SEE THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR mOTHER..yOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.sENDING OUR CONDOLENCES ..tAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND WE MUST MOVE ON....lOVE aLWAYS...jUNE-dONNIE AND jIM lINDE
Barbara J Hyne
left a message on January 25, 2024:
Mick and I both send the Spengel family many hugs and prayers. She was a wonderful woman who was a blessing to know and will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate to have met her.
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Pastor Dale and Joan Hella
left a message on January 30, 2024:
Great supervisor at Bethesda! Great friend in Christ! Great servant of Jesus!
William Demro
left a message on January 28, 2024:
I will always remember when I was still somewhat new to the faith, and recently joined Peace Lutheran Church, Bonnie welcomed me to Bible study with a big arm around the shoulders hug! And she meant it too.
My sympathy to the family.
Bonnel Daniels
left a message on January 28, 2024:
Oh, my dear Bonnie.....how I will miss seeing you in the hall and sitting and talking with you. We had serious talks and we had funny talks. Your smile lit up the room. Seeing you dance behind your walker was a joy. We were the two Bonnie's of the building. We connected and had an immediate love for one another. You were "the Cats"!!! When we met we'd sing "My Bonnie lies over the ocean". I know you are in Heaven and dancing without that darn walker...LOL RIP, my dear friend. (<3)
To the family, I send my deepest condolences to you. I know how proud she was of all of you. Let your memories of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother live on.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Daniels
Debby Larson
left a message on January 27, 2024:
Among Bonnie’s favorite memories were her times as a House Mother at one of the residences for students at Bethesda. Barb Thomson was one of those resident students. They became very close lifelong friends. Barb shared this picture of them taken back in August when she visited Bonnie’s to celebrate her 94th birthday.
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We aren’t sure who wanted and enjoyed that cake more. :) Bonnie with AO Kruse (great great nephew).
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We had an opportunity to enjoy a potluck with Bonnie for the birthdays of the month including Bonnie! Pictured here with Skyler Kruse (Marcelines Grandson).
Ashley Kruse
left a message on January 27, 2024:
We are so sorry to hear about Tanta. She was such a special woman and we are so glad we got to spend time with her in Beaver Dam where she was able to meet her great great nephew AO Kruse. Bonnie pictured here with Debby, Onie, Skyler, and AO.
Matthew Schworer and family
left a message on January 27, 2024:
Debby Larson
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Love this Sprengel family. So glad we got this group together at Kurtis’ in honor of her 94th birthday last August.
Debby Kruse Larson
left a message on January 26, 2024:
Sending our love to Karl, Korey, Kurtis and family. Your mom/grandma was one special force of nature. She loved her family so much and she will be in our hearts and minds forever. This picture is from a lot of years ago. It’s with her sister Marceline (mom of the other girls pictured and grandma of our nephew Matthew, the fellow in the middle). Those were very happy times. All of us were so very blessed to be her nieces and nephews. We affectionately called her Tanta (the German word for ‘aunt’). Rest in eternal peace Tanta.
jUNE lINDE
left a message on January 26, 2024:
kARL--WE ARE SORRY TO SEE THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR mOTHER..yOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.sENDING OUR CONDOLENCES ..tAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND WE MUST MOVE ON....lOVE aLWAYS...jUNE-dONNIE AND jIM lINDE
Barbara J Hyne
left a message on January 25, 2024:
Mick and I both send the Spengel family many hugs and prayers. She was a wonderful woman who was a blessing to know and will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate to have met her.
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