1923
Lucy
2021
Lucy Christine Sprenger
February 28, 1923 — April 8, 2021
Lucy Christine Sprenger (nee Nelson) of O'Fallon, MO, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of Paul Albert Sprenger for 77 years, 10 months; cherished daughter of the late George Franklin Nelson and Clara Belle VanWinkle Nelson; devoted mother of Sharon Kay Shields, Ruth Ann Folkerts (Jerry), Kenneth Lee Sprenger (Robin), Edith Louise Craig (Alan), and Lynn Marie Holman (James); loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 33 great-grandchildren. Lucy was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Robert and Alvie) and 2 sisters (Ova and Ruth).
Lucy is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Lucy was born in her parents' home in Arkansas. She graduated from Benton High School in Missouri in May of 1941. She and Paul were married in Scott City, MO, in May of 1943.
Lucy was a lifelong homemaker, a longtime member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, as well as of the Concordia Seminary Guild and Gideons International. Her family was her greatest accomplishment. Once, when asked, what was her favorite hobby, she said "people". Lucy was deeply loved and will be immensely missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church at 9320 Phoenix Village Parkway, O'Fallon, MO 63368 or to Gideon's International through their website at www.Gideons.org
A private funeral service for the immediate family only, is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in O'Fallon, MO. The service will be live-streamed at the link: https://vimeo.com/535017759.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Baue Funeral Homes does require all family members and guests to wear a mask while visiting our facilities. Social distancing is required, and guests should stay at least 6 feet apart. Please refrain from hugging and handshakes. Thank you for your understanding.
Lucy is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Lucy was born in her parents' home in Arkansas. She graduated from Benton High School in Missouri in May of 1941. She and Paul were married in Scott City, MO, in May of 1943.
Lucy was a lifelong homemaker, a longtime member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, as well as of the Concordia Seminary Guild and Gideons International. Her family was her greatest accomplishment. Once, when asked, what was her favorite hobby, she said "people". Lucy was deeply loved and will be immensely missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church at 9320 Phoenix Village Parkway, O'Fallon, MO 63368 or to Gideon's International through their website at www.Gideons.org
A private funeral service for the immediate family only, is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in O'Fallon, MO. The service will be live-streamed at the link: https://vimeo.com/535017759.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Baue Funeral Homes does require all family members and guests to wear a mask while visiting our facilities. Social distancing is required, and guests should stay at least 6 feet apart. Please refrain from hugging and handshakes. Thank you for your understanding.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lucy Christine Sprenger, please visit our flower store.
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Public Visitation
Monday, April 12, 2021
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Baue Cave Springs, 3950 West Clay, 63301, MO
Private Funeral Service (immediate family only)
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O'Fallon, MO
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