Service Information
David Sprengeler, age 63, husband of Becky, of Plato, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Hamburg, Minnesota, at 11:00 A.M on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. A live streaming service from Emanuel Church will be planned with details to follow.
The family prefers memorials be given to Emanuel Lutheran School, the National Youth Brown Swiss Association, the Minnesota Brown Swiss Junior Association, or donor's choice.
Obituary
David was born July 11, 1956, to Melvin and Elaine (Bergmann) Sprengeler at Glencoe Regional Health Hospital in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was baptized on August 22, 1956, and was later confirmed in his faith on March 22, 1970, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. He received his education at Emanuel Lutheran School in Hamburg and attended college at the University of Minnesota. On July 27, 1985, David was united in marriage to Becky Brown in Stillwater. They made their home on the family farm in Plato. They were blessed with three children: Ashley, Kristin, and Kyle.
David was a true dairy farmer who loved farming and spending time with his family and friends. David’s involvement with dairy cattle and love of Brown Swiss spanned several decades. He was a member of the University of Minnesota dairy judging team that won the Collegiate Dairy Judging contest in 1979. Over the years, he loved judging cattle at many county and state fairs, and national shows, including the 2009 International Brown Swiss Show at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. He loved traveling to numerous countries to judge various international dairy cattle shows like Mexico, France, Dominican Republic, Peru, Brazil, and Honduras. After college, David came home and started his quest of developing a great herd of Brown Swiss cattle.
He especially enjoyed helping youth become involved in exhibiting dairy cattle. He worked with the local 4-H youth and dairy judging teams and encouraged kids who did not have their own cattle to participate in the lease program.
He loved being involved in his community, serving on the Emanuel Lutheran School Board, the Minnesota Brown Swiss Association, the National Brown Swiss Association, and was an active member of the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association, where he had the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a proud member of AGR fraternity. David took great pride in his family and loved spending time visiting with people and talking to them about life.
David is survived by his: wife of 34 years, Becky Sprengeler of Plato; children, Ashley Schugel and her husband Scott, Kristin Mackinson and her husband Rayme, and Kyle Sprengeler and special friend Rachelle Nolan; grandchildren Jocelyn and Sawyer Schugel, Rochelle Mackinson, and Charlie Sprengeler; his mother, Elaine Sprengeler; siblings Dan Sprengeler and his wife Joy, Melvin Jr. Sprengeler and his wife Betty; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many other friends.
David is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Sprengeler; siblings Deanna, Dean, and Dale Sprengeler.
Pete peterson says
Becky and family I just heard of Dave’s passing I’m very sorry for your loss, he was a great guy.
Joe Neubauer says
David was as good as it gets. I enjoyed working with him and his family. We had a great connection with theUniv of Mn.
I hope everyone knows what he meant to the community and the area. It’s a sad day but he and his brothers, and Dad would want everyone to look ahead.
God bless your family
Randy Gutzmann says
Becky, David will be missed by all of his AGR brothers, a testimony to how much David meant to his AGR fraternity family…
Dr. Les Hansen says
All of us associated with the University of Minnesota are saddened by the loss of Dave. His steadfast dedication to all dairy youth, including our collegiate dairy cattle judging teams, was amazing and dearly appreciated. He shared his golden heart with so many! Our deepest sympathy to the Sprengeler family.
Carol Dammann says
Becky and family, I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that God will be with you.
Markus Mueller says
I am so sorry to hear this. We send our deepest condolences and wish all the strength you need to get through this. Live in the presence of Dave was so much more enjoyable as he had an incredible way of infecting everyone around him with laughter and positivity,
Ward Westphal says
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies go out to Dave’s family. He will be missed by many.
Tom Traen says
Dear Sprengeler Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences. I’ll always remember our good old college days at AGR. Springy was always fast with a smile, a great athlete and good friend. I still think Dave and I should have beat the previous years all U foosball champs back in ’77! He’ll be missed by many.
Henschen says
We’re so sorry. Letter in the mail.
Adam &Wanda Alsleben says
Becky and children I’m so sorry to hear about Dave he is a very great guy to work with very knowledgeable he will surely be missed.
Tim Foss says
Deepest Sympathy to the family in this very difficult time. May the great memories of David comfort you. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. David will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Jeff and Roxi Thompson says
Dear Becky and All the Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this sad and challenging time. We will always remember wonderful memories of Dave from college days spent at AGR. Please take care and know that we are lifting you up in prayer and sending you strength and love.
Jeff and Roxi Thompson
Harmony, MN
Brian Tuman says
Becky and family .David was a life long great friend and cow client for me and I always loved helping merchandising ,hoof trimming or just talking cows was such a great time always . We lost a real great human being I’ll miss Him . My sincerest condolences . B.T.
Rob Miller says
Sorry for your loss of David. Becky and family he will be missed by all
Deb Snetting says
I’ve been thinking of your family every day. I am so sorry for your loss. I work with Becky and know how hard this has been for her the last many months. I admire her strength and how her family has supported each other in this difficult time. Much love
Kathy Meuleners says
Becky so sorry for your loss, hugs to you and your whole family. Your family will be in our prayers.
Juanita Reed-Boniface says
My sympathies to Becky and family–Dave was part of a great legacy in Minnesota Brown Swiss history and the livestock industry. Such an honor to have him in the MLBA Hall of Fame. Great supports of 4-H dairy projects. He will be missed.
Kevin and Cindy Harjes says
We just heard of Dave’s untimely passing. Our condolences go out to the family along with prayers.
We are so shocked and heart broken.
VeeAnn Wood says
My deepest sympathy to Becky and Family. Such a loss for our community. He truly was a special person and will be missed by everyone.
VeeAnn Wood
Dave Elling says
Dear Becky,
So very sorry. Dave was the best in every way- a great model of a Christian man especially!
Oh! How he will be missed although his memories will be with many of us in a fond way.
I’ll always remember our Pizza Ranch meetings which lasted so long because there were so many things to review: Gophers football, dairy judging, travelling, kids, and what to do about the insurance!
Whew! I already miss him.
Look forward to seeing him in the future again.
Prayers are with you all. We are all blessed by Dave’s life.
Dave and Pam Elling
Jill Bening says
Becky and families,
Deepest Sympathy and being g hugs to you all! We will keep you in our thoughts in prayers in this difficult time and in days ahead. Daves love and passion for the Brown Swiss Cow touched many lives. So sorry for your loss!
Grant and Jill Bening, Trevor, Chandler, and Calvin
Peggy Teller says
Sympathy to you Becky and family. Dave was a great cousin and will miss him dearly. Oh what a smile he had!!!
Ron and Sue Wagener says
Becky and Sprengeler families
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. David was a great guy. I did not see him much but when I did he was always ready to talk about something. My Prayers are with you all.
Ron and Sue Wagener
pam zabel says
So very sorry for your loss- What a great guy with a great smile and better than that- faith in Jesus! So we know heaven is our home and we will meet again for eternity. Our deepest sympathies. Prayers in this time of grief. ?Jim and Pam Zabel
TAMMY AND KERRY MIDTLING says
We are very sorry for your loss. Kerry wanted to say thank you to the family for always taking Mia; his Grandma Elizabeth Holmbeck’s dog back to her. David always friendly and helpful to her and Grandpa. You are all in our prayers.
Mike Hutjens says
Our Thoughts and Prayers are extended to Dave’s family and friends. Dave was on our 1978 University of Minnesota winning National Collegiate winning team. We maintained our friendship over the years seeing him at World Dairy Expo. Mike Hutjens