Delphine A. Spranger

Delphine A. Spranger, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Delphine was born on April 27, 1928, to Joseph and Mary (Warzecha) Opatz in Holding Township. Delphine worked for Star Laundry and Frees Cleaners as presser from 1950 till her retirement in 1995.

On July 7, 1951, Delphine was united in marriage to Clarence “Bud” Cichy. They made their home in Fergus Falls and in 1965 built their dream home on Hoot Lake. In 1959 the couple purchased a lake cabin on Ottertail Lake where they enjoyed sharing many family get-togethers. Bud passed away in December of 1966. In 1973 she married Al Spranger. During the summers Del and Al would sell foot long hotdogs at the Minnesota State Fair. Al passed away in May of 1995. In 1996 Delphine met Don Moe and the two were companions for 12 years. Del and Don enjoyed all the tasks that went along with owning “Moe’s Resort” on Ottertail Lake. They enjoyed long drives in Don’s 1967 Mustang convertible along with cooking and entertaining family and friends at the lake. Don passed away in 2007.

Delphine was a member of the VFW and Our Lady of Victory Church where she helped with the Fish Fries during lent. Delphine enjoyed taking casino trips, playing bingo, doing Diane’s prep-work for meals and helping Diane take care of her “little ladies”. Del loved being outside in the summer sunshine planting flowers, raking and keeping her yard looking picture perfect. In the winter months she enjoyed sweeping and shoveling snow. Her humor and wit was enjoyed by all.

Along with her parents, Delphine is preceded in death by her husbands, Bud Cichy and Al Spranger; companion, Don Moe; brothers, John, Joe and Ray Stewart; brothers-in-law, Bob Juhl, Joe DeVorak, Ed Haller, Joe Lackner, Stan Cichy, Walter Cichy, Duane Scott, Dale and Evie Anderson; sister, Evelyn DeVorak; sisters-in-law, Pearl Stewart, Florien Stewart; nephews, Scott Opatz and Matthew Opatz; great-nephew, Adam Juhl.

Delphine is survived by her children, Diane (Ron) Scott and Lana Blossom; grandchildren, Trevor (Camille) Neumann, Allison (Brian Kraus) Neumann; great-grandchild, Gabriella Neumann; brother, Mark (Gloria) Opatz; sisters, Leona Lackner, Janet Haller, Mary Juhl; sisters-in-law, Doris Cichy, Dorie Scott; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A special “Thank You” to Fr. Alan and Fr. Gamber, for their love, support and being such a special friend to Del.

Visitation: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Olson Funeral Home with a public prayer service at 6:30 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM Friday, February 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Fr. Alan Wielinski, Fr. Bill Gamber and Deacon Chuck Kampa
Interment: St. Otto’s Catholic Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com