David J. Sprout Died Sept. 19, 2016

David J. Sprout

Died Sept. 19, 2016

LELAND – David Judd Sprout, 90, of Leland, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at home with family by his side.  David was born on March 22, 1926 in Marion, Ohio, the son of Paul and Evelyn (Judy) Sprout.

  He grew up in Dayton, Ohio and joined the U.S. Navy, immediately after graduating from Fairview ('44), and saw action in the Pacific Theatre.  He returned to Otterbein College ('50) in Westerville, Ohio and began a career at Frigidaire back in Dayton, where he met Gretchen Kennedy.  They were married on Sept. 20, 1952 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

  Soon after, he moved careers to home building, first with Huber Homes, and then with his own Judd Construction Company, working almost thirty years in the greater Dayton area while he and Gretchen raised their family.

  David and Gretchen relocated to Sarasota, Florida, in 1981, where he finished out his building career before finally retiring to Leland in 1996.

  Dave was grateful and appreciated his many blessings.  His loving wife and family, an ever widening circle of friends, and the game of golf were at the top of a long list.

  Dave was community active everywhere he lived, serving on numerous boards and organizations, in Dayton, Ohio; Sarasota, Florida; and Leland, Michigan. 

  He is survived by his wife, Gretchen, their four children, Michael (Holly), Tobin (Laura), Linda (Brian Bastion), and Jeff (Amy) Sprout; and eight grandchildren, Benjamin, Blair, Brogan, Turner, Martha, Parker, Haydn, and Hanna.

  He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Craig (Berton).

  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Leland Community United Methodist Church.

  Please direct any remembrance to the Leelanau Historical Society, PO Box 246, Leland, MI 49654 and/or the Old Art Building, PO Box 883, Leland, MI 49654 and/or Heartland Hospice, PO Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086 and/or the Leland Community UMC, PO Box 602, Leland, MI 49654 and/or any charity of choice.

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