Ronnie Spranger Sr.

Ronnie “Big Ron” Rowland Spranger Sr., age 69, of North Webster, passed away at 4 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on Sept. 24, 1954, the son of William and Barbara (Roland) Spranger, in Fort Wayne. On May 23, 1997, he married Patsy Powell in Warsaw.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patsy Spranger, of North Webster; two children, Ronnie (Stephanie) Spranger Jr., of Kendallville, and Jennifer (Benjamin) Kimmel, of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, John Human and David Human, both of Tennessee; three grandchildren, Veronica (Chris) Snarr, Mark Spranger and Sierra Spranger, all of Fort Wayne; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Myra (Tim) Brunson, of Fort Wayne, Christina Isbell, of Churubusco, Ronda (David) Nichols, of Fort Wayne, and William Spranger, of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Penny, Sally, Jackie, Mike and Tim.

Big Ron absolutely loved to fish. He had fished every lake in the area and knew all the best fishing spots. The only thing Big Ron loved more than fishing was his family and friends. He always had friends over and simply loved living life to the fullest. He was truly magnetic, incredibly funny and never judgmental. Big Ron will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A celebration of Big Ron’s life will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford. Family and friends will be invited to share their favorite memories of Big Ron at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at mishlerfhcc.com.