Richard D. Sprunger

Richard D. “Dick” Sprunger, 68, of Berne, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Dick was born September 6, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to Ivan C. and Vera M. (Moser) Sprunger.  He married Amy J. Wulliman on August 7, 1976 at First Mennonite Church in Berne.

Dick lived a simple life- faith, family, and farming. As a member of the Bridge Church, Dick could be found as a greeter almost every week. He loved the church and was so excited to see new faces attending weekly. He was always willing to help out-- a behind the scenes kind of guy-- Dick was your go to guy when you needed help. Dick could be found at home listening rather loudly to worship music. His faith was quiet but spoke loudly to those around him just by how he lived. Dick was so proud of his family. Known as the best foot rubber, Amy and the grandkids would snuggle up beside him after a long day and relax. He loved to compete with anyone willing to try and beat him. Sorry, Upwords, Horse, and kickball were just a few of the games he enjoyed. He enjoyed watching his grandkids compete in sports and could be found giving out $1 bills for shots made, balls hit, and touchdowns scored. Dick was an avid IU, South Adams, and Colts fan.  He loved his wife, each of his children, and grandchildren so much! Dick's entire life was spent on the farm. As a young man, he took over the family farm and milked cows for 30 years. Later in life he invited his two sons, Trevor and Trent (Boomer) to join him full time on the farm. Farming beside his two sons was his pride and joy. In fact when he passed on to Heaven, he was doing just that-- farming with his boys. Though his family will miss him greatly, Dick left a beautiful legacy and is finally reunited with his savior and family who passed before him.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Sprunger of Berne, Indiana; two daughters, Jeremi (Tim) Dougherty of Quincy, Illinois and Vicky (Ryan) Noblitt of Decatur, Indiana; two sons, Trevor (Amie) Sprunger of Geneva, Indiana and Trent “Boomer” (Katie) Sprunger of Berne, Indiana; two sisters, Marilyn (Roger)Fox of Berne, Indiana and Joy (Doug) Habegger of Morton, Illinois; 13 grandchildren, Olivia, Cayley, and Josh Dougherty; Luci, Jack, and June Noblitt; Shaylee, Jaelyn, and Brynlee Sprunger; Harper, Marcus, Scout, and Della Sprunger; and Archie the dog.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Merle, in infancy and grandson, Colt Wayne Sprunger.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at The Bridge Community Church in Berne with Pastor Eric Lehman and Pastor Michael Wenger officiating.  Burial will follow at Berne Evangelical Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to The Bridge or The Hope Clinic in Berne.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.