Kenneth J. Sprafka

Kenneth J. Sprafka, age 79, passed away peacefully August 5, 2019 in Mayfield Hts. Born December 15, 1939 in Cleveland, he resided in Chester Twp. prior to moving to Reminderville 18 years ago. Kenneth was a graduate of Benedictine High School, and while attending in 1957 played quarterback for the first Benedictine State Championship Team, coached by the legendary Coach Augie Bossu. Kenneth went on to play football on a full scholarship at the University of Detroit. He was a skiing and snowboarding enthusiast, and taught as a PSIA Ski Instructor at Alpine Valley for over 25 years. Kenneth also had a passion for golf and windsurfing. His teaching career began at Painesville Harvey High School and later moved on to J.R. Williams Junior High. He eventually began teaching at Brush High School as a substitute prior to becoming a full-time Health and Physical Education teacher and Football Coach, retiring in 1997 with 37 years combined teaching experience. Kenneth is survived by his wife Maria A. (nee DiNardo); children Brian (Jennifer) and Karen (Bob) Kennedy; grandchildren Corbin and Chloe Sprafka, and Austin Kennedy. He is predeceased by his parents Josef and Mary (nee Kravec) Sprafka. Friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Twp. on Monday 4-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Twp. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Private Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kenneth’s name may be made to the Benedictine High School Athletic Program, 2900 Martin Luther King Dr., Cleveland, OH 44104, or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org