Ronnie "Big Ron" Spranger Sr.

Ronnie “Big Ron” Rowland Spranger Sr., age 69, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024 at 4 am. He was born on September 24, 1954 the son of William and Barbara (Roland) Spranger in Fort Wayne. On May 23, 1997, he married Patsy Powell in Warsaw.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patsy Spranger of North Webster; two children, Ronnie (Stephanie) Spranger Jr. of Kendallville, and Jennifer (Benjamin) Kimmel of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, John Human and David Human, both of Tennessee; three grandchildren, Veronica (Chris) Snarr, Mark Spranger, and Sierra Spranger all of Fort Wayne; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Myra (Tim) Brunson of Fort Wayne, Christina Isbell of Churubusco, Ronda (David) Nichols of Fort Wayne, and William Spranger of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Penny, Sally, Jackie, Mike, and Tim.

Big Ron absolutely LOVED to fish. He had fished every lake in the area and knew all the best fishing spots. The only thing Big Ron loved more than fishing was his family and friends. He always had friends over and simply loved living life to the fullest. He was truly magnetic, incredibly funny, and never judgmental. Big Ron will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A Celebration of Big Ron’s life will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 1-3 pm at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542. Family and friends will be invited to share their favorite memories of Big Ron at 3pm.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.