Orland Sprunger

Orland Dale Sprunger, 88, of Topeka IN passed away April 25, 2022, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus, Kendallville IN. He was born July 9, 1933, to Lynn Sprunger and Lula Sprunger (Curley) in Ft Wayne IN. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers Tim, Paul, and Jimmie and two great granddaughters, Alyssa, and Grace.

He is survived by his dedicated wife Royann (Hartzler) Sprunger of nearly 70 years. and five children, David (Nikki), Ft Wayne, Dennis (Kim), Ligonier, Kerry (Ren), Albion, Audra (Jerry), Shenk, Scottdale, PA, and Dianna (Les), Stutzman, Goshen; his sister Shirley (Dennis) Hollis, Topeka; also brother-in-law Larry (Linda) Hartzler of Ligonier; and sister-in-law LaVerne Moon of Twelve Mile. Grandpa Orland will be missed by his 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Orland and Royann were married at the Topeka Mennonite Church on September 7 ^th , 1952, where they raised their family. They are long time members of the Ligonier Evangelical Church.

Orland dedicated his life caring for his family while working at Sprunger Tools, Topeka, IN, MoorMan’s Feed of Quincy IL, Schult Homes, Middlebury, IN, and Redman Homes, Topeka, IN. He provided many experiences and adventures for his family on their LaGrange/Noble County Line Road farm. After retiring from factory life Orland worked for the five surrounding county’s license bureaus as the driving instructor.  Orland was respected in the Amish community who hired him as a dependable driver for local trips as well as traveling throughout the United States.

Dad’s leisure activities included building model boats, and jig-saw puzzles.  He enjoyed watching Notre Dame Sports, driving around the countryside, walking, and spontaneous visits with friends and family. Dad also realized his dream of living in Florida as he and mom spent many winters living in Sebring, Florida. Dad took every opportunity to chase a little white ball around a golf course. More recently the residents of Topeka will remember him by his cowboy hat as he walked to the Topeka Pharmacy and Post Office. Dad’s friendly nature and quick smile will be missed by all.

We know that dad’s spirit is with our Loving Father in eternity, and we are thankful that he is at peace after living five years with Alzheimer’s disease.

A funeral service will be held in Orland’s honor at 10 am on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Ligonier Evangelical Church, 1911 Lincolnway S, Ligonier, IN 46767. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery in Topeka, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 1-3 pm & 5-7 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Ligonier Evangelical Church. There will also be an hour of visitation prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Donations in memory of dad can be made to World Gospel Mission, Marion IN or the Gideons for Bibles.