Russell Russ Curtis Sparger

Jul 6, 1955 - Feb 11, 2010July 6, 1955 - February 11, 2010

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Russell Russ Curtis Sparger

Jul 6, 1955 - Feb 11, 2010July 6, 1955 - February 11, 2010


Place of birth

Harvey, IL (if available)

Survived by

Wife of 31 years, mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister, father and mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Preceded in death by

Father and one brother

Education

Graduated SIU-E, attended Covenant Seminary, received honorary PhD from World Christianship Ministries

Career

Keyboardist at Fox Theatre, led worship at various churches and local PromiseKeepers events, started Night of Praise ministry, Assistant Manager of Cardinal Creek Golf Course

Hobbies

Golf, traveling (especially to Alaska and Hawaii), fondness for humpback whales

Health

Diagnosed with Type I diabetes as a child, received organ donation, endured complications of the disease

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Mid-America Transplant Services or Open Gates International

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Russell

Born on July 6, 1955

Harvey, IL (if available)

Passed away on February 11, 2010

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