Wendy Kay Sperl (Rohwer), 49 of Cambridge, MN entered into the arms of Jesus in the early hours of Saturday, March 29, 2025 at home after a year-long battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 12th at Dale Evangelical Free Church, 45268 Brunswick Road, Harris, MN. A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, April 11th at Strike Life Tributes ISANTI location, 409 SE Broadway Street, Isanti, MN, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Wendy was born in Willmar, MN the eldest daughter of Randall and Deborah Rohwer, growing up in Linwood, MN for most of her childhood years and she is a graduate of Forest Lake High School. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Emery and Joan Mulder of Rushmore, MN, Warren and Ginger Rohwer of Rushmore, MN, her cousin Jada Brunk of LeCrescent, MN, several aunts and uncles, her mother in law Geraldine Walker of Scandia, MN, and her father in law Raymond Sperl Sr. of Turtle Lake, WI. She is survived by her parents, her husband, Raymond J. Sperl Jr. and their 4 children, Alexa, Jordan, Kiah and Layla, her 4 sisters, Kendra Shipman (Tanner), Kristi Rohwer (Eric Peffley), Holly Rohwer, and Trisha Aumann (Blaine) along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins!
Wendy’s faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life, she was a humble, loving, caring woman of God who sacrificed so much for her family. Her children describe her as a strong, brave, courageous and passionate woman for the things and people she cared about. She was most joyous when she was at home spending time with her family demonstrating her love for them by teaching them as their home school teacher, having the kids participate in “daily devotions with mom” and building into their faith in Jesus, cooking and baking for them, she would always say her secret ingredient was love that made everything taste so good, she loved to garden, watch the birds outside, tease her husband that she was the country girl who married the city boy, she loved camping along the north shore, shopping and garage saleing with her kids, visiting her grandparents, especially her Grandma Ginger who was so dear to her heart. She appreciated the relationships she had with so many, especially those women and couples that would build into her faith in Jesus and her role as a wife, homemaker and mom. She laughed at how God provided everything she always wanted but not necessarily in the way she expected, for example, she always wanted to be a teacher, which she was able to do as a home school mom and Sunday school teacher and she always wanted to “do hair” which she was able to do part time as a licensed cosmetologist, this also provided an opportunity for her to build relationships with so many women and influence them with the love of Christ. After battling chronic Lyme Disease in 2007 for 18 months she was led to transform her family’s way of life to a more holistic health concept because that is what helped her heal from Lyme Disease. She even eventually became a certified Holistic Health Coach. She had a heart for children and always opened her home to kids from the neighborhood or church so they could experience the love of Jesus. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her and the sadness that we have here on earth will only be replaced with joy when all who loved her join her in heaven.
I only met Wendy one time, at Trisha’s wedding. All I remember is that she was a ray of sunlight and so beautiful inside and out! I also noticed what a wonderful mother she was. She sure left some beautiful traces behind and I look forward to seeing her shining face again one day, even brighter and cancer free. I am so sorry to the whole Rohwer family for you loss. My prayers and heart are with you! You have all been like family to me and especially Trisha! Much love from Ellie F.
Ray, Alexa, Jordan, Kiah, and Layla – Wendy was absolutely beautiful, inside and out – she LOVED on everyone. Wendy adored you, Ray and was a Momma Bear when it came to you kids. You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy as you walk through this sorrow. We couldn’t have asked for better neighbors. Know with certainty that Wendy’s strong and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ will continue to be an influence in the lives of all of us who were blessed to know her. Much love always, Judy and Sam.
I was a childhood friend of Wendy’s. We had lots of fun tearing around on 4 wheelers and sun tanning. I think we even got grounded for things at the same time. I remember being so jelly that she had sisters and I just had a brother. I will be praying for peace and comfort for all her friends and family left here to grieve. A life gone way to early.
When lyme disease was my biggest foe, Wendy was my biggest help. Her good advi ce and tender care helped me make it theough. Her prayers were my life line. When we started Kids at the Beach, Wendy was by my side and she brought her church with her. We will be together forever. For now she leaves ahuge empty space. Come Jesus we need your peace.
Ray, on behalf of Bethel University, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife.
My sympathy to Wendy’s family, Randy and Deb. I grew up with Joy Rohwer Foster in SW MN. My brother graduated h.s. with Randy. I remember when Wendy was born and what a beautiful name she was given. God bless you all. She is walking the streets of gold, where there is no pain and no suffering … only love and blissful happiness.
Wendy and Ray were part of our Transform community group for several months before she began her battle with cancer. In those few short months, she had an immediate impact on our group. Her strong faith sprang from her like water that nourished the faith journey of everyone around her. The clarity of her belief in Jesus was powerful. When our group leaders were traveling, Wendy and Ray stepped in as if they had been leading our group for months. Her faith is an inspiration to all of us and Wendy will continue to inspire the people she has touched in her lifetime. Wendy will be dearly missed.
News such as this brings the overwhelming sense of bitter sweetness. I am so sorry for your loss. It did however remind me of so many many magical moments of my adolescent years with Wendy and her family. She brought so much joy and laughter to our Linwood Church family. And the sass. Oh the sass. Everyone that knew her was blessed to have had the opportunity. Until we meet again, Wendy.
May she Rest In Peace.
Ray, I am so very sorry to hear this. She was so very pretty and very nice. May God lift you high during this time and give you comfort and strength. Will be praying for you and your family.
My sympathy to Wendy’s entire family. What a wonderful testimony of the love that knowing Jesus brought to her life. I’m one of the Schumann cousins of ginger.
Ray, and family, I am just heartbroken for you. I remember you giving a board presentation on the district app. You were sharing your phone screen when Wendy called and the screen filled with her beautiful face. Wishing you strength and hope and you navigate such a sad time. Best, Julia Lines
I was her next door neighbor, have seen her drive by but never met her personally!
Being a strong follower of Jesus, all through my life, I feel I missed so much not meeting her!
I lost my husband a year back living in same neighborhood! My heartfelt condolences to the loving family she left behind!
She is with Jesus, enjoying Heavenly Bliss, interceding for you all in all you do !
Rest in Peace , Wendy!
I am Sophia Abraham
I Always wanted to meet her, a beautiful young lady driving by, waving !
I can imagine her being with JESUS in HEAVEN .
As our Nextdoor Neighbor , perhaps she might have waved at my husband who was already there in HEAVEN A FEW MONTHS BEFORE HER!!
We are so sorry for your loss.
Wish we could’ve made it up to the service, we will be watching it on live stream.
Love and prayers for you all,
Robert and Tammie Mulder