Michele Sporrer, age 64, of Templeton, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning after a brief battle with cancer.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec, 3, 2020 at Sacred Church in Templeton. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Friedrichsen. The lector for the funeral mass will be Charlene Rupiper. Casket Bearers will be Jason and Mel Klein, Tessa Sporrer, Katie Sporrer, Angie Williams and Tim Sporrer. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton.
In accordance with the latest COVID-19 Mandate from the State of Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. The following restrictions will be enforced:
• A limit of 15 people inside the funeral home will be enforced at any given time. Once 15 are inside the funeral home, patrons will be allowed to enter on a 1 in and 1 out basis. Those waiting outside in line for admittance shall not exceed 30 people. Those 30 people are asked to social distance while in line. If the line outside exceeds 30 people we ask that patrons wait inside their vehicles until the line for admittance lowers below the state requirement of 30 people. Masks are required inside, as well as outside when waiting in line.
Visitation without greeting the family will be held from 9:30 until 10 a.m. Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Church in Templeton. Those in attendance at the church are required to wear a mask and abide by the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
Those wishing to mail a memorial may direct it to the Michele Sporrer Family C/O Sharp Funeral Home, 226 W. 8th Street, Carroll, IA 51401.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Michele’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Michele was born on July 22, 1956 at St Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Cedella (Stangl) Danzer. She graduated from Kuemper High School in Carroll. After graduation she worked at the Daily Times Herald for a short time. In 1978, she started her long career at the Templeton Savings Bank that continued for the next 42 years. She enjoyed assisting her customers with their day-to-day banking as well as long-term financial planning needs. She retired in March of 2020.
On September 18, 1976, Michele was united in marriage to Keith Sporrer, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. They have been farming near Templeton since 1979. Michele was active in the business, keeping the books and keeping Keith organized.
Michele dedicated her life to being a loving mother, wife, and friend. She was immensely proud of her kids and grandkids and was a huge fan of any sport or activity in which they were participants. From dance recitals to cold soccer games, she was there to cheer on her family. She often hosted large family gatherings and her kitchen island became a regular place for a simple cup of coffee or festive holiday get-togethers.
When she wasn’t with the family you could find her in her garden or greenhouse making something grow. She loved plants and trying to grow new ones, as well as sharing her bulbs and seeds. Last year she started a fun pumpkin patch where kids could pick real pumpkins and enjoy Fall crafts and games.
She also really enjoyed traveling and managed to get in several adventurous trips including Alaskan and Hawaian cruises, trips to Europe, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
Every chance she had, she went on short trips to spend time with the family. Michele made the most of life, packed a lot into everyday and rarely sat down to rest.
Michele is survived by her husband Keith and their daughters, Andrea (Brian) Haselhoff and their children, Clare, Ella, Will and Jake of Bondurant, IA; Danielle (Ryan) Weide and their children Carter, Brayden and Madison of Hudson, IA and Nicole Sporrer of Dallas, TX; sisters Sharon (Clay) Brinker of West Des Moines,IA, Lisa Danzer (Hank Schlapkohl) of Dallas, TX and her brothers Gary (Karen) Danzer of St Charles, IL, Lynn Danzer of Council Bluffs,IA, Marty (Lisa) Danzer of Carroll, IA, and Jeff (Kim Morrison) Danzer of Cedar Rapids, IA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Arnold and Cedella Danzer and her parents-in-law Elaine and Clarence (Doc) Sporrer.
