James Sprunger

James Frederick “Fritz” Sprunger, Sr., 71, of Bishopville, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1949, in Decatur to James E. and Ruth E. (Montgomery) Sprunger. He was married August 14, 2010, in South Carolina to Barbara “Bobby” Boylin.
He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War era.
He was a former member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne, the American Legion Post #468 in Berne and the Adams County Sheriff Department Reserves. He was a retired Berne fireman and was also a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association.
He retired from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department following 27 years of service. Prior to his career in law enforcement and following his military service, he was employed at Gifford’s IGA for many years and is fondly remembered.
He greatly enjoyed watching any type of automotive racing, but his favorite race was the Indy 500.
He is survived by his wife of Bishopville, South Carolina; two daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Raugh; and Dawn Grimm, both of Berne; son, James (Denise) Sprunger, Jr. of Geneva; sister, Becky Sprunger of Berne; three step-sons, Darrell McKay of Texas; James (Darlene) Dellinger of Bishopville, South Carolina; and Steve Dellinger of Berne; two step-daughters, Karen Ryf; and Michelle Rodriguez, both of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Olivia) Raugh; Victoria Raugh; Keirstyn (Brody) Shane; William Grimm; Brendon Sprunger; Colton Sprunger; and Alena Sprunger; two step-grandchildren, Cody (Rachel) Grimm; and Dylan Grimm; two great-grandchildren, Laken Shane; and Hensley Shane; and his wife’s 20 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Julie LaFollette; and two step-children, Bill Smith; and Melissa Dellinger.
In following guidelines established by the Indiana Department of Health regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private gathering will be held. A public memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Berne Fire Department or the ACCF – Angel Fund Heart.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.