Richard D. Sparks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard D. Sparks of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 18, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard D. Sparks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arvis Sparks and Catherine Sparks (Lucas); his brother David Sparks; and his in-laws, Glen and Ruth Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Johnson; his children, Julie Morrison (Rick), Terra Buss (Bruce), Michael Sparks (Michelle), James Sparks and Stephanie Peterson; his grandchildren, Katelynn Dougherty (Dallas), Erica Smith (Kevin), Kyler Sparks, Nicole Buss, Stephanie Scribner (Austin), Alex Ingram (Dana), Travis Buss, Kenadee Sparks and Jordyn Peterson; his great grandchildren, Jackson, August, Opal, Oliver and Hayes; his brother Ron Sparks (Cindi); his siblings-in-law, Ken Johnson, Pat Gunderson and Sally Pitts; his stepson Dan Gehrke (Julie); his stepgrandsons, Kyle (Laura), Derrick (Emma) and Luke Gehrke (Leah); and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Carter, Blake, Lena, Malakai, Abel, Ruben and Josie. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; The family requests no flowers.