Joni R. Sprunger

June 24, 1959 - November 29, 2016

In memory of my wife, Mrs. Joni(Manning)Sprunger, 57, Berne who passed away on Tuesday morning November 29, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1959 to William and Constance Manning. She married Jeff Sprunger on September 18, 1982 who survives.

I saw Joni doing a pom-pom routine on the South Adams gym floor. I was a freshman at the time, she was a senior. I was standing near a group of seniors and said out loud, "I would like to date her". They laughed and said "in your dreams". Two years later I slow danced with Joni at the Geneva Days Festival. Four months later, she invited me to a Statler Brothers concert. Two years later this wonderful lady became my wife and blessed me with four children: Mrs. Nikole(Jim)All, Mrs. Mariah(Menno)Eicher, Samantha and Chance. Some dreams do come true.

We operated Hanni Plumbing & Heating, Portland together; I stayed out of the office and she stayed out of my truck. This arrangement worked well over 30 years. She helped build our home in the country. She loved to mow instead of shopping, so all I had to do was keep the blades sharp.

Joni will be joining her mother, Connie who passed away in 2014.

Though Joni is no longer with me I will still get to visit with my father-in-law, William Manning, her brother, Greg Manning and her sister, Mrs. Brenda(Rick)Shryock.

I will also be comforted during this time by my parents, Lee and Sue Sprunger, brother, Jay and Patti Sprunger, and sisters, Mrs.Joni(Tom)Cincotta and Jesse(Roger)Miller.

Love you always, Jeff

Funeral services are Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Cross Community Church, Berne with visitation from 9:00 am to time of services. Officiating is Pastor Chris Kruchkow. Burial is in the MRE Cemetery, Berne

Preferred memorials are to Children's Education Fund(payable to Cross Community Church).

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Arrangements by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne