Joe Sprenger
August 2, 1965 ~ February 2, 2025
View Joe's Recorded Prayer Service
View Joe's Recorded Funeral Service
Joe Sprenger, 59, of Orient, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, the result of a farm accident.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, SD with Fr. John Short presiding. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 7, at the church, with visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests that you please direct memorials to the Faulkton Area Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 100, Faulkton, SD 57438 or the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation, PO Box 65, Sioux Falls, SD 57101.
Joseph Patrick Sprenger was born on August 2, 1965, at the Faulk County Memorial Hospital to George and Loyola (Anglin) Sprenger. He graduated from Polo High School in 1983 and worked on the family farm, continuing to do so until his passing. Joe spent many years milking cows for Mark and Delilah Cotton, and more recently helped Schulz Farms throughout the year.
In 1993, Joe married Sandy Bowar on September 3, in Faulkton. Two children were welcomed to the family, son Kirby and daughter Haley.
Joe’s unique sense of humor kept everyone around him laughing. He and his brothers took camping to a whole new level with Dutch Oven cooking where Joe’s peach cobbler was a highlight. No camping trip was ever a success without the brothers enjoying very late nights of card playing.
At home, Joe enjoyed woodworking, creating various projects for both home and farm. Joe also enjoyed hunting and was known for leading the annual Sprenger sausage-making gatherings at which there were more card and dice games with friends and family. Joe was the epitome of a good neighbor and friend. He was always ready to lend a hand without hesitation. He was the first person to show up when someone was in need.
Joe was an active member of his community, volunteering with the Polo Fire Department, Orient Community Club and served as a board member of the Orient Farmers Oil Company.
Joe is survived by his wife, Sandy Bowar Sprenger of Orient; daughter, Haley (age 21), a nursing student at South Dakota State University in Brookings; brothers: Mike (Carol) of Brookings, Gary (Peg) of Orient, Jim (Sharon Rons) of Sioux Falls, and Steve (DeAnn) of Pierre; and sisters: Kathy (Gary) Sarvis of Spearfish, Patty Sprenger (Dave Griffin) of North St. Paul, MN, Mary (Jerry) Nelson of Philip, Karen (Vern) Bult of Wahpeton, ND, Deb (Jim) Peterson of Sioux Falls, and Carol Sprenger Wagner (Jay) of Early, IA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Anne (Mark) Beckstrand of Sioux Falls, Karen (Terry) Dickman of Sioux Falls, Marlene (Mark) Dreesen of Brockway, MT, Barry (Shelly) Bowar of Bemidji, MN, and Holly (Todd) Jacobson, of Harrisburg; and father-in-law, Eugene (Jeanette) Bowar. Also grateful for experiencing his sense of humor are his numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kirby (age 19); his parents, George and Loyola Sprenger; mother-in-law, Billie Bowar; nephew, Brian Bult; and infant niece, Laura Jean Peterson.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Joe’s arrangements.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Big hugs and prayers to the family. He was always so kind, and with Carol being my best friend as a child I spent a lot of time with the family. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences, I remember Joe as a good guy!
Joe was a very nice guy n fun to be around sandy n Haley I’m so very sorry for your loss may you know your I. Our thoughts n prayers my mom will watch over him in heaven hugs Kathy hanson n alesha
My thoughts are with this beloved family. You are all in my prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s family!
Please be assured of our most sincere prayers now and in the difficult days ahead. We are so very sorry for your loss. 🙁 ~Bob & Melanie Schraeder
Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy, Haley and friends and family, Our heart breaks with yours. May our thoughts and prayers bring you and all of Joe's family comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
Sandy, So sorry for your loss!! Your family is in my prayers
I’m so shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was such a good guy and always had a smile. Know that I am thinking of you all and holding you up in prayer. Sending huge hugs!
Our heartfelt sympathy for you Sandy, Hayley and the family during this profound loss. Joe brought so much joy and laughter into all our lives, and his passing leaves an unfillable void in our hearts. As friends who were blessed to share in his life, we cherish the countless moments of happiness and friendship he gave us. Joe had that special gift of making everyone feel like family and filled us with laughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, and we share deeply in your grief.
Rest in peace Joe Sprenger. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Sandy and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with everyone at this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was the best. Sandy, Haley, and Sprenger family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
To Steve and all the family. Steve and I would like to send out thoughts and prayers and we are sobsorry for your loss.
Steve and Lori walker
Sandy, Haley and Sprenger family, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
With deepest sympathy in this time of Joe's passing.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss..Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy in this time of Joe's passing.