John Sprinkle

John "Johnny" P. Sprinkle, 88, of Ft. Branch, IN passed away December 10, 2020. He was born in Owensville, IN December 9, 1932 to the late John "Estel" and Dorothy (Mauck) Sprinkle. Johnny graduated from Owensville High School in 1952 where he played basketball, football, and ran track. He went on to join the Army and achieved the ranking of Sergeant E5. Johnny married his beloved wife Lois (Stewart) Sprinkle in 1953 and they have celebrated 67 loving years together. He retired from Emge Packing Company after 41 years of service. Johnny's true passion was being able to train and show Shetland and Hackney Ponies. He was also a member of Owensville First Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and Rena Kimball, who was a second mother to him; siblings Wanda Marvel, Judy Humbert, and Gerald Sprinkle; sister-in-law Glenda Sprinkle; brother-in-law Richard Coleman and Tom Marvel. He is survived by his wife Lois; children Larry (Ellen) Sprinkle and Garry Sprinkle; grandchildren Audrey (Mike Hillard) Sprinkle and Jonathan (Monica) Sprinkle; great-grandchildren Summer and Wesley Sprinkle; sister Betty Coleman; brother-in-law Tom Humbert; and stepsister Delores Neaveill. Holder's Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Sprinkle. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Holders Funeral Home from 4-7p. Funeral will be held Monday December 14, 2020 at 10am with Bart Newton officiating and burial at White Church Cemetery with Military honors. All those who wish to honor and remember Johnny in person at the service is required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance. Memorial contributions can be made to the REH Center of Owensville, please mail to PO Box 518 Owensville, IN.