SPERLING: Sheldon
After a courageous battle with cancer the family is saddened to announce that Mr. Sheldon Sperling 44 years of Humboldt passed away at St. Paul's Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2013. Sheldon was born on April 12, 1969 to George and Lorraine (nee Schwebius) Sperling in Saskatoon, SK. Sheldon took his education at Young, SK and was very active in all sports. While on the family farm, he grew very attached to the animals and had a great love for dogs. Upon graduating from high school, he went on to the U of S and obtained a Phys Ed Degree and went on to complete his after degree in Elementary Education. While at university, Sheldon played on the Huskie Volleyball team that won the Nationals in the first year. Shortly following his university graduation he began employment at the Colonsay Mosaic Potash Mine. While working at the mine, he also did some substitute teaching when scheduling permitted. He did both a while and then focused on working at the mine where he completed one year in his apprenticeship as an electrician. Sheldon met Susan Puetz at a mutual friends wedding. They began dating and after 5 1/2 years of dating, they were married at Assumption Church in Marysburg on November 16, 1996. They enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon to Quebec and Ontario. He was very excited to begin their family and soon they were blessed with three children. He was very active in his children's lives, helping them with their homework and coaching many of their sporting teams. He turned all of his children into sports fanatics. As a family, they made many wonderful memories camping around the province with family and friends. Sheldon was an excellent cook which Susan and their children always enjoyed. He was always willing to create their favourite dishes such as: homemade noodles, omelettes and his specialty "steak". He was a very social person who loved to visit and make people laugh by telling jokes. His love for dogs continued in his adult life with his latest companion being Skittles. Family meant everything to Sheldon, his in-laws became like siblings and everyone was very special to him. Unfortunately, in the spring of 2011 Sheldon was diagnosed with cancer. He fought the battle with a strong, positive outlook right to the end. Sheldon will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 16 years, Susan Sperling and their three children: Jessi, Jaymond and Abbie all of Humboldt; parents George and Lorraine Sperling of Young; two brothers and their families: Maurice (Shirley) Sperling of Saskatoon and family Christina Pambrun (Chad LaPointe) and children Taison and Bryken, Elaina (Scott) Thorsteinson and children Karis and Nixen; Terry (Brenda) Sperling of Young and family Tanner and Jaycee; parents-in-law: Lyle and Irene Puetz; four brothers and sisters-in-law and their families: Russell (Joye) Puetz of Moose Jaw and family Dustin (Suzanne) Maslasz and Kayla (Caleb) Buckingham; Eric (Paulette) Puetz and family Cassidy and Shaelyn; Greg (Brenda) Puetz and family Jordan and Janelle; Steven (Darcy) Puetz and family Zade and Quinn all of Humboldt. Sheldon was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents and by a brother in infancy Joseph Conrad Sperling. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. presided by Jenny Irwin and a Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Both services were held at St. Augustine R.C. Church Humboldt. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to the Sperling Family Trust Fund (donations may be made at any Conexus Credit Union in Saskatchewan). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt.
