Barbara Jean Sprenger

Barbara Sprenger passed away the morning of November 19, 2024. She had lived in Casper since 1975 when the family moved from Brighton, Michigan for the company that husband, Bud, worked for.

Barbara was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 23, 1941, to Daniel Kenny and Sylvia (Bozarth) Kenny. They soon relocated to Detroit, Wayne, and, finally, Novi, Michigan. Barbara was the oldest of 14 children. After graduating from Ladywood High School in 1959, she decided to enroll in a nursing school program in Highland Park, Michigan. She decided that nursing was not her forte’. That is when she met Bud in June of 1961. After a whirlwind romance, they were married on December 2, 1961.

Barbara and Bud were graced with three beautiful daughters, Connie, Nancy, and Christine. Barb was a stay-at-home mom and enjoyed making clothes for the girls. She was quite the seamstress and made most of the kids’ clothes. She was also an expert baker. She enjoyed making decorated Christmas cookies and all kinds of decorated cakes. Everyone enjoyed her Christmas cookies.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Bud, her daughters Nancy, and Christine. Grandchildren Clarice and Wesley. She is also survived by many of her siblings, Bette (Don) Oswell, Bernard Kenny, Janet (Mark) Pingston, Daniel Jr., Cheryl Kenny, Donna (Fred) Haas, Veronica (Jim) Teske, Kathryn Kenny, Linda Kenny, Anthony Kenny, and Michael (Denise) Kenny. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by daughter Connie, her parents Daniel and Sylvia Kenny, and Sisters Gala and Peggy, and grandson Michael.

A Celebration of Life will be at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E. Second Street, Casper, Wyoming from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM, Monday, December 2, 2024. A reception will be at the Paradise Valley Country Club, 70 Magnolia, Casper, Wyoming at 4:PM. Until 6:00 PM.

An inurnment and celebration of life will be in Novi, Michigan in the spring or summer of 2025.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, 319 S. Wilson St., Casper, WY 82601. Their people are an amazing and caring group.

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