Kenneth L. Sprague
November 3, 1948 ~ August 25, 2019
Kenneth L. Sprague, age 70, of Perry passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Geneva Shores. He was born November 3, 1948 in Painesville the son of Eugene and Eileen (Ashcraft) Sprague. As a graduate of Perry High School, he played football and baseball in Perry Athletics. He was a member of the Perry Alumni Association and also a former member of the Jaycees.
Ken worked as a construction worker for Angeloro Construction Company as well as serving as a Maintenance Supervisor and Program Director at Camp Koinonia. He had a knack for building things; he loved to play golf but most of all he enjoyed time spent with his family. He was also an avid sports fan.
Ken leaves behind his daughter, Sunshine (McVey) Sprague; brothers, Dale (Yolanda) Sprague and Marvin (Peggy) Sprague; grandchildren, Alexis Stewart, Corey K. Stewart and Sydney Davis and John Michael Davis; great-granddaughter, Payslee Grace Stewart-Huffman and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by son Kenneth Jason Sprague; his brother James and sister Donna.
Friends will be received 6-8 p.m. Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Behm Family Funeral Home 26, River Street, Madison, OH. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 3918 Main Street, Perry, OH with Pastor Mike Cole officiating. Contributions may be made in Ken’s name to The American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-2204. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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What a truly great guy, he will surely be missed. My very deepest condolences to his family.
This news is bitter sweet. My heart aches and rejoices at the same time. That smile will forever be embedded in my memories. Those twinkling eyes are forever a memory in my life. Ken was and always will be remembered as a kind, caring and gentle soul. I was so blessed by him and his family. Ken is now at the feet of Christ worshipping our creator with his son Jason. \nUntil we meet again ….enjoy heaven our friend. Love Knerem Family
I was blessed to know Ken in the mid to late 1980s, when I attended camp Koinonia, not only as a camper and counselor, but yearly with my youth group from the first Baptist Church of Bedford Ohio.\nHe was a loving and selfless man, already ready with a bear hug and positive words. We always looked forward to camp. \nMay your family and friends find peace that he is home, with Jason, and our Lord. They both touched more lives in their short time on Earth that most can hope to for centuries. \nRIP dear sweet Ken! \n\nThe Veider family, Kirtland, Ohio
I am saddened to hear of Ken's passing. I interacted with him as a staff member at Camp Koinonia. I remember him as a jolly, competitive and patient man. He greatly influenced all of us who were on staff those summers. He had to teach an all girl staff to run all the power equipment, operate the pool equipment, drive tractors, do basic maintenance, etc., that were needed to keep the camp functioning. He was so good at teaching. He taught me that I could do anything. He made us laugh, gave us confidence and mentored us as we transitioned from youth to adults. The world lost a great man this week. I will always remember him fondly. I wish the family peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. God bless.
I am saddened to hear of Ken's passing. I interacted with him as a staff member at Camp Koinonia during 1989 and 1990. I remember him as a jolly, competitive and patient man. He greatly influenced all of us who were on staff those summers. He had to teach an all girl staff to run all the power equipment, operate the pool equipment, drive tractors, do basic maintenance, etc., that were needed to keep the camp functioning. I learned to drive stick shift on the tractor and how to back a trailer; lessons that later served me well when my husband bought a boat. He was so good at teaching. He taught me that I could do anything. He made us laugh, gave us confidence and mentored us as we transitioned from youth to adults. The world lost a great man this week. I will always remember him fondly. I wish the family peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. God bless.