Greg S. Sprau, age 73, of Stanchfield died April 18, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge with a visiting time one hour prior.
Gregory Sterling Sprau was born October 7, 1949 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jacob and Lois (Jutting) Sprau. He was raised in Meservey, Iowa where he attended school at Meservey-Thornton and continued his education in Drafting and estimating in Dubuque, Iowa. On July 8, 1972 He married Deborah Johnson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forrest City, Iowa. They lived in Shakopee, Blaine, and then in Isanti for 27 years. In 2004 they moved to Stanchfield. Greg built a cabin on Lake Buchite in Emily, MN where they enjoyed weekends and vacations from 1988 until 2005.Greg loved hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
Greg died April 18, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Dusty.
Greg is survived by his wife, Deb; his sons, Christopher (Jenny) Sprau, Brian Sprau, and Nick (Billie) Howard; sister, Karen (Keith) Johnson; brothers, Kevin (Kathi) Sprau, Michael (Tracee) Sprau; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Chris, Jenny, Deb, and Brian-
I am truly sorry for your loss.
I’m praying for y’all
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Missy Kolstad-Anderson
I am so sorry Debbie. I loved visiting with him when he’d come into the pharmacy.
Deb and family…never met or knew your husband Gregory and truly heartbreaking/sad🥲 to read Barb Johnson’s email update to all our 1971 classmates of his death! Please feel and know the thoughts, love and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 extended . You & I both grew up in rural Forest City area, friends who shared many fun times together and remember staying at your home many times😊. Although we don’t see each other since our younger years, you are/will remain in my thoughts and prayers as you take comfort in all the fun, happy and good times full of wonderful memories of your loved one!🤗🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕. Deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and family🕊️🙏🏻