Dean Leon Sprigg was born September 4, 1933, in Almena, KS to Esther
(Joos) and Leon Sprigg. He passed away on December 26, 2021, at his home
in Norton, KS, at the age of 88 years.
Dean attended a country school around Almena, KS and one year of
high school. Then he always said he just, “brought his books home and
quit”.
In 1955, he was drafted into the Army and served his country proudly
until 1957. He was stationed around Frankfurt, Germany, and worked as a
tank mechanic. Upon returning from the service in the Spring of 1957,
he married Evelyn Meier on September 7, 1958. They were married for 63
years and to this union came four children: Kathy, David, Dwight, and
Tamara. Dean and Evelyn knew each other from when they were
elementary/Jr. High age. They would play cards together in one room,
while their parents played cards in another room.
Dean loved farming (it was his passion), ranching, and “green” John
Deere equipment. He enjoyed being the Norton County Fair Board President
for years. He also enjoyed vacationing in Colorado and the Black Hills.
Dean loved his grandkids but was known for saying “here-here” when they
got too rowdy. He was a very quiet man with witty sayings like “don’t
take any wooden nickels”.
Dean was preceded in death by his son, Dwight; parents, Leon and
Esther; brother, Norman and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived
by his wife, Evelyn of the home; children: Kathy (Jay) Holste of Norton,
David (Charla) Sprigg of Norton, and Tamara (Steve) Ziegelmeier of
Colby; sister, Faith Hays of Norton; daughter-in-law, Michelle Sprigg of
Norton; grandchildren: Kelsey (Casey) Olson, Courtney (James) Siemens,
Keesha (Heinrich) Deetlefs, Timothy (Katelyn) Sprigg, Michael (Kara Jo)
Sprigg, Jessica (Henry) Danso, Dustyna (Ernesto) Roman, Dylan (Jordan)
Sprigg, Kellan (Taylor) Ziegelmeier, Brook Ziegelmeier, Brennan
Ziegelmeier, Kinley Ziegelmeier, and Adrian Ziegelmeier and 16 great
grandchildren (they could always count on him having m&ms for them
to enjoy).
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, December 31, 2021 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norton. Burial will follow at the Norton
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-7:00 pm Thursday, December 30,
at the funeral home. The family will greet guests from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County 4-H Council for
the Denver Livestock Trip and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber
Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St. Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left
at www.plumergobber.com