Claire Sperle

Stoughton- Claire "Kelly" Sperle, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on the family farm on February 12, 1923 the son of John and Ella (Otteson) Sperle. On April 27, 1946 Claire married Phyllis Clark at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon. Claire was a dedicated farmer and enjoyed custom farming in the area. For 18 years he was a seed corn salesman. Claire was a tobacco buyer for many years. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family. Together with his wife, Claire enjoyed many travels and meeting new friends along the way. He was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church. Claire's body wore out but his mind was sharp. He always enjoyed the back porch gatherings with the kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Claire is survived by his three children, Milton (Vicki), Jackie (Barney Lambert), and Jane (Carlos) Runge; grandchildren, Lynn (Ralph) Nachreiner of Dane, Robert (Lisa) of Cambridge, Luther (Carmen) of Stoughton, Michael (Tina) of Madison, Marina Runge (Matthew Borsecnik) of Madison, and Cap Runge of Edgerton; great grandchildren, Leif, Bjorn, Gunnar and Aiden Sperle, Kylie and Kristin Nachreiner, Emma and Kasen Sperle, and Tyler and Payton Sperle; step grandchildren, Jackie Olson of San Diego, CA, Michelle Olson (Angel Navedo) of Kansas City, KS, Kellie Olson of Stoughton, and Shannon (Jim) Suddeth of Stoughton; sister, Mona Johnson of Stoughton; sisters-in-law, Catherine Pasell of Oregon, and Donna Chesemore of Arena; special friends, Darlene Rygh and her family; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and very good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; brothers, Homer (Dorothy), Oburr (Iona) and Ervin (Emma); sisters, June (Arnold) Furseth, and Doris (C. John) Ehle; and sister-in-law, Caryl (Francis) Spellman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, Stoughton, with Rev. Scott Geister-Jones officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following the services, in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in Graves Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of services Friday at church. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Stoughton Hospital Foundation, or to Skaalen Retirement Services. A special thank you to Dr. Brehm, Dr. Bachhuber and his care team, and Dr. Kelly Beck, to the staff of Stoughton Home Health, and to the staffs of Stoughton Hospital and Heartland Hospice for their excellent care. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244