Jay E. Sprunger

Jay E. Sprunger, 68, of Oswego, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Yorkville, Illinois. He was born on May 13, 1948 in Adams County to Melvin and Ethelyn (Burnett) Sprunger.

He was a graduate of Berne High School and attended Ball State University majoring in elementary education. He started teaching in Monticello and later moved to southern Indiana along the Ohio River and became an elementary principal in Switzerland County. He relocated to northern Illinois and semi-retired working as a substitute teacher in Aurora, Illinois. He enjoyed attending plays, concerts, soccer, football, and basketball events at the area small colleges.

He is survived by two brothers, Gary (Marge) Sprunger of Lafayette; and Lew (Sandy) Sprunger of Berne; brother-in-law, Tom Newman of Fort Wayne; and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Linda Newman.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Monday, September 5 at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor James Langham. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.

Arrangements provided by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Sign the guest book online at www.yagerkirchhofer.com.