This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JIWelsch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sprague/1253/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MUSCATINE, Iowa - Ronald E. "Butch" Sprague, 74, Muscatine passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at University Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Funeral Service will be 12 Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Ursin will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the church. Garden Ridge Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Butch's family and arrangements. Ronald was born on October 24, 1935, in Muscatine, the son of James and Ella Lewis Sprague. He married Margaret A. Fulton on October 7, 1960, in Iowa City. He had served in the United States Air Force. He retired as a pipefitter for Union Local 387. He raised and showed field trial coon dogs, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years. He was a very social person and loved to talk. He was a great fan of the Hawkeyes, Cubs and Bears. Most of all he loved his grandson Jamie. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Margaret Sprague of Muscatine; a son, Tim Sprague and wife, Kristin, of Muscatine; grandson, Jamie Sprague of Muscatine; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.