Donald Sperstad

Donald Sparky Wallace Sperstad, son of Hans and Laura (Ulen) Sperstad, was born on February 21, 1932 in Hanska, MN. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended school in Hanska. Donald was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska. On November 19, 1960 he was united in marriage to Marilyn (Nelson) Blekestad in Sibley, IA. They lived in Madelia with their six children. Donald worked for many years for the Stone Brothers Hatchery in Madelia. He also worked at the Green Giant Factory in St. James a few years before retiring. Growing up, Sparky loved spending time with his friends and going to ballgames. He also enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings games on the television. Sparky spent a lot of time on his own from playing cards, listening to country music on tv and daily writing in his journal and taking a nice drive in his van. He also enjoyed learning of God's love through watching the church services on tv, especially I Believe in Miracles from Mankato. Sparky also loved helping out his neighbors anytime he had the chance, from cutting the grass to shoveling the snow. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Timothy of St. James, a daughter, Susan (Larry) of La Salle. Rick (Barb) Blekestad of Duluth, Mark Blekestad of Madelia, Nancy (Bruce) Buckingham of Madelia; brother, Dennis at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia; Seventeen Grandchildren, and twenty seven Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn in 2012; son, Ronald Blekestad in 2007; sister, Marcella Asleson; brothers Harold, Sterling, and Edwin. Visitation 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, September 27, 2014 Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia 406 W. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, September 27, 2014 Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia 406 W. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Lake Crystal Cemetery Address not given Lake Crystal, Minnesota, United States 56055