Mary E. Sprouse

Mary E. Sprouse (nee Dobbertin), of Merton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 88. Mary was born on April 20, 1928 at her grandparents' house in Merton to Samuel and Esther Dobbertin. Her calling in life was to be a Registered Nurse because of her passion for helping others. She finished her career at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, but continued to use her gift, caring for the needs of others. Mary loved to travel, play games, read, and visit friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Mary shared her love of the Lord everywhere she went and was a life-long member of The First Baptist Church of Merton. Mary will be missed by, her children, Liz (Pat) Wong, Ruth Sprouse, Katharine Sprouse, James Sprouse, and Karen Pretasky; grandchildren, Johannah (Matt) Senn, Jenna Sprouse, Rachel Wong, Eric Sprouse, Emily (Pule) Togaga'e, Alicia Wong, Amy Sprouse, and Julia Sprouse; and great-granddaughter, Harmony Togaga'e. She loved being called Grandma, Aunt Mary, Mom, and friend by many, many others. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her siblings. The visitation for Mary will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial service at First Baptist Church of Merton, N65 W28217 Hickory Hill Dr. Merton, WI 53056. The burial will be held at Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Camp Fairwood, W7905 South Pleasant Rd. Westfield, WI 53964