Michael F. Sparish , age 81, of Frederic, passed away on October 14, 2019.
Michael was born on April 26, 1938, in Cumberland, to parents, Christine (Conzone) and Fred Sparish. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1956.
On October 4, 1958, Michael was united in marriage to Rayola Greener and together they raised 4 children.
Michael enjoyed watching football and westerns. He was an avid snowmobiler. He also loved children and dogs.
He is survived by loving wife of 61 years, Rayola; daughter, Cindy (Don) Spano; sons, Brad (Mary) Sparish, Don Sparish and Phil (Keri) Sparish; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Chester (Kathleen) Sparish; sisters, Louise Jennrich and Margaret Johnson; sisters-in-law, Evie Sparish, Bonita Greener, Judy Greener and Joyce Greener; brothers-in-law, Marvin (Gaynice) Greener and Glenn (Kathy) Greener; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, Jeffrey Stoffel; and numerous brothers, sisters and in-laws.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00am (visitation from 9-11am) at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Frederic.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com