Richard A. “Bird” Sparrow, age 61, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home.
A celebration of life will be from 10:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Grand Marsh Community Center in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin.
Bird was born March 30, 1958, to Newport and Dorothy (Ernst) Sparrow.
He grew up in Franksville, Wisconsin later moving to Adams County.
Bird married Deanna A. Zimmerman on June 29, 2001, in Friendship.
He worked at Allied- his “first home” for 21 years.
Bird enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, watching t.v., visiting friends, helping anyone out when he could, and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to make people laugh.
Bird was preceded in death by his father, Newport (Jane) Sparrow; mother, Dorothy; nephew, Matthew Wirtz, and brother, Larry.
Survivors:
Wife: Deanna Sparrow
Son: Jason (Janie) Hemer
Son: Brad Hemer
Son: Doug Snowtala
Son: Chad (Jinelle) Sparrow
Son: Josh (Melody) Zimmerman
Daughter: Crystal (Jeremy) Dodge
Daughter: Jennifer (Shawn) Sparrow
Daughter: Chelsey Zimmerman
Daughter: Lisa (Brian) Phillips
Daughter: Julia Miller
Son: Raymond Sparrow
22 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren
Sisters: Georgia (Richard) Horner; Janet (William) Langenfeld; Linda (Thomas) Wirtz, and Karen Casey
First wife: Edith Maki
further survived by many relatives and friends
So sorry Dee. He will be greatly missed. Wonderful person with a big heart. Worked with him for years at Allied. Always had a smile. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family at your loss.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed seeing him everyday when he came in to cenex .My thoughts and prayers are with you!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wow was shocked to hear about Richards passing. The world needs more people like Richard, true friends like him are hard to find, So sorry for your loss prayers to all family and friends.
I will miss the talks we had,memories of growing up ,and a lot of fun being neighbors. I will miss you Richard.
Josh and family so sorry for his passing if u need anything iam here for you guys. He was such a sweet loving man.
Rest In Peace! Prayers of comfort and peace for family and friends!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family over this holiday season.
Dee and family – We are so sorry . Bird was a good man he would do anything for anyone . He had a huge heart full of love for others. We were blessed to have call him our friend.
Dee so sorry for your loss you and family are in my prayers
He will be missed
Prayers to the whole family
Bird was a truly great soul..he always put a snile on my face. I’m going to miss him. Fly high Bird.
Dee so sorry to read about Bird such a friendly guy all those years at Allied. No more suffering for him just remember all the good times.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are on their way to you.
So sorry ..
.. 61 is way too young.
So sorry for your loss he was a great man may god bless you guys
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bird always had a smile and a kind word every single time I saw him. And he loved his family! My prayers will be with you as you maneuver this new normal. He will be missed!
Sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Worked with Bird at Allied for many years. He was a good friend. Our prayers are with you Deanna and family. He loved you all. I can’t make it to his memorial as I am doctoring with cancer myself.
Sorry to hear about Bird you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Bird’s sickness and passing. I got to know him when he unloaded grain, he sure was a good guy always pleasant and helpful, a friend to all. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences to your family and to the many friends he had! He was a good guy and would help anyone if he was able! I’m glad that I got to meet him and get to know him as a friend. He will be missed by many! God bless you and be with you all!
Dee and family. Bird will forever be missed. We are very lucky to have known such a great guy. May he be at peace
Raymond, I’m so very so for your loss. Hugs and prayers. Mrs. Bulin
Sending love and prayers to you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in these sad times.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family. So sad.
So sorry to hear this. Glad we had our nice chat a couple weeks ago at the hospital!! Thank God he is at ease now!!! Fly high Bird!!!
I’m so sorry. Our families will always be combined. We have been blessed to know y’all. I wish we were closer. I would like to be there for you all in person. But please know we are there in spirit. He’s not hurting any longer and is at peace. It’s now up to you to continue to make him proud of you all. Blessings and love sent your way.
Deanna and family. So sorry to hear of Bird’s passing. He is in a better place now and at rest without pain. We sure spent a lot of time together with nice talks and a few laughs. Sorry it happened at Christmas but at least the wait is over. God bless you all.
My thought’s and prayers are with all of you,im so sorry for your loss.Sending hugs and love to all of you.
Josh, Melody, Deanna and family, We are so sorry to hear that Bird has earned his angel wings. So sad right before Christmas. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
My thought and prays are with the family in this sad holiday season. I pray you all can get through this. You need anything just let me know.
Sending all my love to the family through these hard times.