Roland (Ron) SPERBERG

Oconto County Reporter
Oct 27, 1999

Roland (Ron) Sperberg, Sr., 56, Thelen Road, Mountain died at home October 22, 1999 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1943 in Laona to Victor and Delia Sperberg of Mountain. He was the oldest son. Ron married Margo (Janic) Longsine on September 14, 1961.

He was a well known house and barn painter in the area. In the winter he plowed snow for Riverview. Ron was a volunteer fireman in Riverview for 20 years and had served as Chief for four years. His favorite pastimes were working with wood and tinkering with small engines. But he was most happy when he was deer hunting, watching the Packers, and spending time with his family. He will not only be very missed by all of us, but also by his little dog, Tuffy, who never left his side during his illness. In his last days he was cared for by his family and LeRoyer Hospice in his home. Years ago Ron had his own Country Band and enjoyed Country Western music.

Survivors include his wife Margo (Janic) of Mountain; his parents, Victor and Delia (Marsh) Sperberg Sr. of Mountain; three children, Ron Sperberg Jr. of Lake Tomahawk, WI; Bonnie (Mike) Baumgardt of Gillett; Melissa (Scott), Royce of Mountain; four brothers, Jack (Donna) Sperberg, Dick Sperberg, Victor (Joy) Sperberg, and Roman (Nancy) Sperberg all of Mountain; three sisters, Marsha (Allen) Johnson, Penny (Datten) Heimerman all of Suring; Terii Hale of Black River Falls; six grandchildren, two great-grand-children, many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Nellie Marsh, William and Grace Sperberg, a sister, Yvonne Davis, and nephew, Merton Davis. Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring Monday, October 25, 1999. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northwoods Bible Fel- lowship in Lakewood with Pastor Scott VanLaanen officiating. Burial in Mountain Cemetery. ..  


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