He was born Monday, January 24, 1927 in Banner, a son of Frank and Ethel Bruce Sprague. He married Rosemary Woodhall on Sunday, September 17, 1950 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Greg (Beth) Sprague of Peabody, KS, and Rod Sprague of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Scott, Krystle, Nate, Kayla; one step-grandchild, Heather; and two great grandchildren, Mason and Payton.
he was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a Corporal during the Korean War in Salzburg, Austria from 1950-1952.
Harry was employed by Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 33 years retiring in 1986 and was previously employed by Fash and Sons as an auto mechanic in Farmington.
He believed in changing a car's oil every 1000 miles and was a friend and joker with everyone he met. He was a hard worker his whole life and only missed a few days of work his entire career at Caterpillar because of some heart problems. He was great with jumble word puzzles.
his favorite food in the world was cereal. He helped his family greatly over the years and was very active until the last few months. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Pastor David Gruber will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the chapel. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Peace at Parkview Cemetery.
View Harry's life story at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
Memorials may be made to WhiteRose Fellowship Church or the South Side Mission.
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