Walter Carl Spreng

With sad hearts, we announce that our father, (Walter) Carl Spreng (75), passed away on 16 October 2026 while being treated for interstitial lung disease.

Carl was born just after his twin sister, Catherine, on 16 February 1951 in Waynesville, MO. Carl and his sisters spent their childhood summers visiting family in Ohio, Utah, California, Germany, or Switzerland. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which guided his life and provided him with many opportunities to serve others. He served a mission for the Church in Austria where he made lasting friendships. Carl followed after his parents and became a geologist, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Geology at BYU. He started his career in oil, gas, and mineral exploration and eventually transitioned to work for the State of Colorado as an Environmental Protection Specialist for the Department of Public Health and Environment.

While working in Grand Junction, Colorado, he met his eternal companion, our mother, Janice Campbell. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day 1976 to be married three months later on the 14th of May. Carl and Janice had four children, Jennifer, Logan, Matthew, and Austin, each of whom try to carry on their legacy of love and service. Our parents were loyal to one another and after losing Janice to COVID in December 2020, Carl’s eyes were only for her. COVID left our father scarred emotionally and physically, and the scarring eventually claimed him.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Wealthy, by his sister Lillian, and by his wife, Janice. He leaves behind his twin sister, Catherine, his four children, Jennifer, Logan, Matthew, and Austin, and his four grandsons, Jacob, Nikolas, Isaiah, and Denver.

A public viewing will be held at 7577 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003 on 30 October 2026 from 4pm to 7pm. A memorial service will be held at 3501 Summit Grove Pkwy Thornton, CO 80241 on 31 October 2026 beginning at 9 am (program will be attached). There will be an opportunity for those in attendance to share memories of Carl. The service will be streamed at the link provided below. It will be recorded if you are unable to attend.

Zoom Link Meeting ID: 995 3188 8073 Passcode: Walter

Refreshments will be provided after the service.

We invite everyone who attends to bring a small rock to represent your friendship and memories of Carl. Our family will place these rocks atop his casket. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

Please visit horancares.com to share memories and condolences with the Spreng Family.