Rodney D. Sprecher
Rodney D. Sprecher , Age 93
Rodney D. Sprecher, age 93, of Baraboo, died on February 7, 2024, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.
Rodney was born in Baraboo on March 2, 1930, the son of Noble and Harriet (Hood) Sprecher. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Ann Bazzill at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo. They resided in and around Baraboo their entire lives where they raised their three sons. Rod and Jackie enjoyed 65 years of marriage, and especially enjoyed traveling the United States in their motorhome, visiting every state in the contiguous United States together, oftentimes with their grandchildren as “co-pilots.” Rod helped to serve his community in various ways. He was a member of the Baraboo Elks Lodge 688 for over 70 years. He also served in the Wisconsin National Guard. His working career included working for Bazzill Plumbing, LC Welch Plumbing and Heating. He also owned and operated the Mobil Service Station at the Ritz Corners in West Baraboo. His work career continued with Hooper Construction and Steamfitters Local 601 in Madison, a member for over 60 years. When the Columbia Power Plant was constructed, he was the steamfitter foreman for the National Valve Company. Rod and Jackie built their dream home in Fairfield in 1976 where he resided until 2022. He is already very missed by his family and friends.
Rodney is survived by his sons, Jeff (Gail) Sprecher of Baraboo, Dan Sprecher of Baraboo, Brett (Kim) Sprecher of Madison; his grandchildren, Bryce of Madison, Hillary of Brooklyn New York, Justin (Kate) of Wellington New Zealand and James (Samantha) of Denver Colorado; his sister, Shari Schell and brother, Leonard “Bud” Sprecher. brother-in-law, Clinton Bazzill; sister-in-law Janice Bazzill; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jackie; sisters, Bonneviere (Edgar) Cole, Mary (Richard) Krueger, Nola Sprecher; brothers, George Sprecher (KIA in North Africa in WWII), John Sprecher; brother-in-law, Thomas Schell; sisters-in-law, Barbara Sprecher and Demi Sprecher.
A private graveside service will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery where his cremains will be interred along with those of his loving wife Jackie.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Clarion Hotel Banquet Room in West Baraboo on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living for their care and compassion for Rod.
Condolences
Dennis and Penny Quandt February 08, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time..ðŸ™ðŸ˜‡
marlene powell parchem February 09, 2024
friend baraboo , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear of So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. Symphonyto. all of you. God bless you.
Rick Sefkar February 09, 2024
friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
so sorry for loss
Mary and Mike Luther February 09, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Oh the fun when the Sprechers and Luthers got together back in the day. Our love and prayers are with you
Katherine Clingan February 09, 2024
Neighbor to Jeff Sprecher Baraboo , Wisconsin
We bought the home that was Rod and Jackie's.. Our condolences to the family, From our family. We will continue to create new memories in the home that your family built that we love so dearly. Kind regards. Katherine, Blake, Christian and Brantley.
Mary and Mike Luther February 10, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Oh the fun when the Sprechers and Luthers got together back in the day. Our love and prayers are with you
Mary Stone-Klingenmeyer February 10, 2024
family friend BARABOO , Wisconsin
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my heart and prayers â¤ï¸ ðŸ™
Nancy and Steve Porter February 10, 2024
Friends Yuma , Arizona
So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. We enjoyed giving him a hard time when camping and seeing him out shopping.
Kevin & Rosie Krueger February 13, 2024
Friends Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin
So sorry to this. Whenever Kevin and Frank get together they always talk about the snowmobiling they did with Rod and all the fun they had.
Brian Sefkar February 15, 2024
Friend Wisconsin , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear this..prayers for the family..
Frank Abbrederis February 15, 2024
Friend Wausau , Wisconsin
It’s always painful when a loved one passes, but I still can smile, remembering the good times Rod and I had through our 50 years of friendship.
Gary and Sherry Doering February 16, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
To a great, gregarious and friendly guy.
Lora Harvey Poppele February 17, 2024
Friend of the family Montello , Wisconsin
Words cannot express the sorrow the family must be feeling during this difficult time. So truly sorry. May I add the picture you chose is so very becoming of the man I remember.. Prayers sent for your entire family. May you all find comfort through our Lord and savior Jesus.
Terry Spencer February 19, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
My sincerest condolences to the family. RIP Rodney.