William H. Sparrenberger, 94, of Indianapolis went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1922 in Evansville, IN to Henry William and Margaret (Oswald) Sparrenberger.
A much beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, he was a patriot who lived his life with the highest standards and loved his family, friends, God and country. He was the President of Beta Theta Pi at Indiana University where he received a JD from IU Law School in 1950. He flew B-17s in WW II, served as deputy prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney; served as Executive Secretary to Governor Handley, and founded law firm Sparrenberger, Duvall, Tabbert & Lalley.
Survivors include wife Shirley (Kennedy) Sparrenberger; three daughters Susan, Kathy, Cynthia; grandchildren Kolbi, Adam, Megan, Jon Paul, Peter; great-grandchildren Matthew and Zachary.
Preceded in death by: two brothers Charles and Hank Sparrenberger.
Graveside service Wednesday July 6, 2016, at Washington Park North Cemetery at 1pm
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org).
Jean Regas says
Dear Shirley,
I am sorry for your loss but Bill is now at peace and I hope you are also. You were so dedicated to being with him at Hooverwood. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jean Regas
James D Blythe II says
As a 50 year
plus practicing attorney I grew to know Bill both professionally and politically==he was an ETHICAL Lawyer that we all respected and admired. My sympathy to you all James D Blythe II
Stephen Enkema says
Condolences to your family in the loss of a loved one. Jeff, Wendy, and I have fond memories of growing up in the neighborhood by Highland Country Club. We hope many memories of family times together will be of consolation. Stephen Enkema
Horace Tomey says
Dear Shirley and family,
Italked with Bill at a few of our class reunions and could easily sense that he was a wonderful person. Wish I could have known him better. I am sure you will miss him greatly. Horace Tomey