Harold Sporrer, 90 of Manning, peacefully entered into eternal rest with the Lord, Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by family at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. The funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with burial at 1:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning. Cathy Stander will officiate. Harold’s grandchildren will serve as casket bearers.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Additional visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Harold’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com
The son of Joseph and Rose (Sextro) Sporrer, Harold was born August 15, 1934, in Dedham, Iowa. On August 30, 1955, Harold married Rita Halbur at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur, Iowa. Harold and Rita spent their entire 68 years of married life side by side supporting each other farming, painting, doing field work and the Lord’s work. Harold enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling with his wife as well as playing cards with family, friends and neighbors. He was a salesman for most of his life; selling animal products, agricultural & vehicle products, produce, farmland, etc. He often undertook projects that many thought were too difficult and through persistence would complete them as he promised. His special ability to do quick mental math aided him greatly during his life. In his later years Harold especially enjoyed operating his bulldozer to clear land to convert it to farmland, working alongside several of his children.
Harold was a hardworking, God loving man. He was a committed husband and father. He was always eager to help a neighbor, friend or even a stranger in need. His sense of humor and laughter were appreciated by all. Harold had a gift to be able to speak to anyone while sharing his faith. His favorite phone greeting was “Praise the Lord” and he always wanted people to know “Jesus loves you”. Perhaps the most important and lasting impact he had on the world was his generosity of time, treasure and talent while spreading the Good News of the Lord.
Harold is survived by his eight children: Karen (Mike) Blum of Halbur, Ron (Kay) Sporrer of Seneca, SC, Leon (Linda) Sporrer of Des Moines, Lyle (Carolyn) Sporrer of Manning, Kevin (Lois) Sporrer of Roselle, Renee Fraser of Norwalk, Jeff (Stacey) Sporrer of Ankeny, Joel Sporrer of Manning; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita and many relatives.
The family wants to express special gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll for the excellent care they provided to Harold.
