Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society at any of the Baue Funeral Home locations. Dear husband of Mary C. Sparks; son of James M. Sparks (Pat); grandson of Maxine Copeland; father of Sara Spilker (Nathaniel), Seth and Grace Sparks; grandfather of Christien Spilker. He was a loved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Member of Zion Lutheran Church