The memory of Robert Sperling of Grand Island, Nebraska, born in Ord, Nebraska, who passed away on April 21, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Leon Sperling and Helen Sperling (Kaminski); his wife Norma; his daughter Barbara Jean Sperling; and his daughter-in-law Janice Sperling.

He is survived by : his daughter Nancy J.; his son-in-law William "Bill" Buettner of Grand Island; his son David J. Sperling of Grand Island; his grandchildren, Dale and Dr. Laura Sweley-Buettner; his great grandchild Libby of Grand Island; his grandchildren, Joshua Sperling of Grand Island, Heather and Dean Amundson; his great grandchildren, Elias, Roman and Harlo of Aurora; his grandchildren, Karen and DJ Hurst; his great grandchild Henry of Doniphan; his close friend Sharolyn Moss of Grand Island; his siblings, Pat Moss of Wood River, Kay Stoppkotte (Milton) of Chapman, Lynda Johnson (Vern) of Chappell, Melvin Sperling and Geraldine Sanders; and his siblings-in-law, LaVern Moss, Arlene King and Carol Wells. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Apfel Funeral Home (1123 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Messiah Lutheran Church (122 W 7th St, Grand Island, NE 68801).

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel Funeral Homes and crematory