Clarence “Clem” Leroy Sparr, 83, of Wooster died on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
He was born December 30, 1938 in Wayne County to Kenneth and Doris Varnes Sparr. On March 16, 1958, he married Alberta Jane Carr. She survives.
Clem had worked for many years as a mechanic for the Wayne County Highway Department. He was a member of Church of the Cross United Methodist Church. Clem enjoyed fishing, hunting, jigsaw puzzles, plants and gardening. He especially loved travelling and he and the family have spent over 60 years going to Hastings, Ontario Canada to fish and spend time together. Clem was a handy man who enjoyed fixing things.
Along with his wife, Jane, Clem is survived by his children Joy (Michael Homer) Zemrock of Loudonville, Douglas (Laurie) Sparr of Wooster, Jenny (Keith) Mohler of Killbuck and Dan (Heather) Sparr of Wooster; grandchildren Abigail Zemrock, Caleb Zemrock, Caitlin (Josh) Denney and Cassidy (Isaac Gallion) Mohler; brother Merle Sparr of Wooster; nieces and nephews and his beloved feline companion Nikki.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers William and Francis Sparr.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
There will be no service.
Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
My heart aches for you. Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
We are very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Jenny Mohler and family so sorry for the loss of your Father. Condolences to your family.
We are so sorry for your loss . Clarence was one of the nicest people we have ever known. He will be missed by many but will never be forgotten. I remember him cleaning fish and turtle, like it was yesterday. Sitting around a camp fire having a fish fry and a cold Molson beer. Still remember when he sent us some venison bologna in the mail but it got delayed somewhere; by the time it arrived, it was a few shades of green. Our whole family have so many great memories of him and stories of things we did with the entire Sparr family. Our thoughts are with you at this time and always. With love, Rob, Brenda and family.
My condolences to the family. Clarence was a good and kind man and will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the family. Enjoyed comments and posts on FB from Clarence.
Our condolences to the family
Jane,Doug and family I am very sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathies to you all. Dave Handwerk
Pat and I want you all know how sorry we are. I really can’t think of growing up without any of you guys with us. We’ve a picture of Clem, Stubb and Merle in the side yard at Mom and Dad’s. I was usually up at your place and in the Sunday School yard playing ball. Our memories of growing up wouldn’t be complete without all of you. Clem will definitely be missed. So sorry Janie and all.💞
We were very sorry about your dad passing so suddenly. Our condolences to you and your family, Doug. Know that you are in our thoughts. Dean and Tea.
Saddened to hear about the passing of your father Doug. Deepest sympathy to you, Laurie and family. Keeping you close in our thoughts.