Rick was born March 15, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Richard Sponholz and Lois Wimmer Vaclav.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Sponholz; children, Richard Sponholz, Michael Sponholz and Kimberly (Drew) Cavenaugh; grandson, Wesley Sponholz; sister Cheri Kitoman; nieces, Beth and Sarah Dorshak; nephew, Chad Sponholz.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M Monday, October 4, 2021 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. The gathering of family and friends will be held Monday prior to the service from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Callaway Gardens. You can do so by mailing a check with Rick’s name on the memo to: 100 Meadowview Lane, Pine Mt. GA 31822. Or, you may call Sandy McKeen at 706-663-5185 and she will allocate funds in his honor to projects Rick held dear. Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636