Edmond J. “EJ” Sperling, age 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare – Woodlands Care Center.
Ed was born December 17, 1935, in Frazee, MN, to John and Lena (Litzau) Sperling. He was employed by the USPS as a mail carrier and retired in 1994. Ed was a member of Heritage Baptist Church since 1961 where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. He coached basketball for Faith Heritage School. Ed was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara A. (Bassett) Sperling; sons, Edmond “Johnny” Sperling II (Randa) and George W. “Bill” Sperling (Deana); 6 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Ed is preceded in death by his parents John and Lena Sperling; and six siblings.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Pastor Alan Jackson officiating. Entombment will be in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
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Memorial Contributions may be made to: Heritage Baptist Church at 1900 Lodge Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.
Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Ed Sperling. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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