Dennis Ray Sparenberg

Dennis Ray Sparenberg
Dennis Ray Sparenberg was born in Watseka, IL, February 13th, 1950, the son of Wayne and Myrtle Sparenberg. Dennis went to his Eternal Home in Heaven Sunday morning, April 26, 2015. His body was cremated as he wished.
He is survived by his wife, June Sparenberg, the former June Kilgos, married May 22nd 1982 in Kankakee IL. One son, Keith and wife, Monica Sparenberg of Houston, TX; three daughters, Karen Jaskula of Cedar Park, TX; Kari Sparenberg of Houston TX; Kristin Sparenberg of Houston, TX. Five grandchildren, Jessina & Kate Sparenberg of Houston, TX; Kyle Jaskula of Georgetown, TX; Ava & Jayda Sparenberg of Houston, TX. His mother, Myrtle Prussner and husband, Charles Ray Prussner of Reddick, IL. Three brothers and their wives, Jerald & Doris Sparenberg of Laredo, TX; Carl & Marcy Sparenberg of Danforth, IL; William & Jean Sparenberg of Clifton, IL; also, nieces and nephews.
Dennis attended Clifton Central High School, graduating in 1968. Then, as a young man and father, he found love in life by being an active leader in many community organizations. He coached his daughter, Karen, in baseball and cheered for her at High School Track Meets. Dennis was the Scoutmaster for Troop 310. He led both of his sons, Keith and Kyle, through many adventures, including a trip to Philmont National Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Dennis cheered at cross-country meets, basketball games, softball games and choirs for Kari and Kristin. Dennis was also a successful entrepreneur. He started Door Master’s Inc., which grew its business across much of the greater Chicago area. Suddenly, in 1993, the family was faced with the early celebration of life for Dennis’ youngest son, Kyle Sparenberg (1977 to 1993). God called Dennis and family to Red Bird Mission in the Appalachian Mountains of southeast Kentucky. Dennis was the Work Camp director, where he touched hundreds of lives. He improved the Work Camp environment and program. This allowed more work teams to come, which led to more local people being served. He also became a certified lay speaker. This missionary work flowed through to other Christian organizations, as they became members of River Valley Christian Fellowship. In January of 2014, Dennis and his wife, June, moved to Texas. He became the Camp Director at Forest Glen Springs Christian Camp near Rosebud, TX. In Texas, Dennis and June were able to spend free time with family, enjoying their grandchildren’s school events and special moments in their lives.
Memorials
Celebration of Dennis’ Life will be at Forest Glen Springs Christian Camp, 557 County Rd 331, Rosebud, Texas, Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held at Lake Winniwaca.
Celebration of Dennis’ life will also be held at River Valley Christian Fellowship, 800 Cardinal Dr., Bourbonnais, IL, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. It will be in the sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Forest Glen Christian Camp, Huntsville, TX or Red Bird Mission, Beverly, KY.