Ernest William Sponsel Obituary
The passing of Ernest William Sponsel (Wichita, Kansas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 1, 2026 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest William Sponsel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Arleen Sponsel (Winderlin); his parents, Ernest C. Sponsel and Bessie Sponsel (Murdock); and his sons-in-law, Alfred Martin and Tim Herl.
He is survived by: his children, Shirley Martin-Grimm (Don) of Goddard, Clarence Sponsel (Carol) of Wichita, Ernie Sponsel (Vicky) of Wichita, Mary Foulk-Herl of Wichita, Arleen Bergkamp (Tom) of Clearwater, Dorothy Bergkamp (Byron) of Mt. Hope, David Sponsel of Wichita, John Sponsel (Barbara) of Goddard, Therese Seiler (Dennis) of Wichita, Theodore Sponsel (Susan) of Goddard and Paul Sponsel (Rachel) of Garden Plain; and his siblings, Ira Sponsel of Pittsburg and Evelyn Spainhower of Texas. He is also survived by 67 grandchildren; 134 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials: IHM Sisters, 3550 N 167th St W, Colwich, KS 67030, Priest Retirement and Education Fund of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202, Franciscan Sisters TOR, 369 Little Church Rd., Toronto, OH 43964, and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 11000 W Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.
