Eugene R. “Geno” Sproule, 66, of Galena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 4 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 1 PM until the time of service. A committal service will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, August 26, 2024, in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. He was born on November 11, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Raymond and JoAnn Sproule. He was united in marriage to Megan Chapman on August 11, 1979, and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2021. Geno worked for Thermo Fisher, and they closed after 34 ½ years of employment. He then worked for Quanex Building, Louie’s Trenching at their Hahn Quarry, and for the Galena Golf Course doing ground maintenance part-time. He later married Connie Copeland on September 30, 2023, in Galena and she survives. Geno enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He also couldn’t pass up a good game of cards. Geno’s greatest joy was spending time with his sons and grandchildren. He was an avid Miami Dolphins and Chicago White Sox fan. Geno is survived by his wife, Connie; his two sons, Nathan (Michelle) and Joshua (Danielle) Sproule; two stepsons, Nathan (Paige) Simmons and Cody Allendorf, one stepdaughter, Emily (Noah) Simmons, five grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four brothers-in-law, Rick (Mary) Chapman of Galena, Rod (Debbie) Chapman, of Oak Creek, WI, Kevin (Julie) Chapman, of Dubuque and Paul Chapman of De Pere, WI, six sisters-in-law, Brigid “Bea” (Kenneth) Ellerbach, of Dubuque, Cara (Roger) Middendorf and Kristen Chapman, both of East Dubuque, Lynn (Jeff) Bautsch, of Galena, Nikki (Scott Schemehorn) Dieter, of Galena, and Brenda (Dean) Beschen, of East Dubuque, mother and father-in-law, Wayne (MaryJo) Copeland, of Galena, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Terry, his wife, Megan, and a brother-in-law, Steve Chapman.
Eugene R. “Geno” Sproule
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families during this difficult time. Geno was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. He was certainly proud of his family. Please know we are thinking of you and sending much love!
Susie (Murphy) and Mike Roth
So terribly sad for all of you! Geno was a great guy!
Sorry for your loss -a nice man !
On behalf of the Larry Richardson family we send our condolences
Thinking of the family today, Geno was my cousin through the Ken & Vesta Sproule fam. Went to school with,Geno and Megan. Geno gave me and my husband a wild ride one time to a dance at school we 4 all attended. He was always a kind person. Rest in peace dear,Geno. ✨🤎
So sorry for the family’s loss Geno was a great man, luv to all the family
Connie, Cherie and I are so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers out to you and your family.
We are very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is a difficult thing to go through. Know you are surrounded by those who love you during this emotionally draining time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry for your loss , can’t even put into words how bad feel goes your loss!! To find an v amazing love and have of taken away so soon is just so wrong!! Thinking of you and sending warm hugs snd prayets!
Connie and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Connie,
So sorrry for your loss. May you find happiness and peace in your memories.