David M. Sprague, age 75, of Symmes Township, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 9, 2021. He had been cared for by Heartland Hospice since October 2019 for a lengthy illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Cheryl Jean (nee Bush) Sprague. David leaves behind one daughter, Melanie Victoria (Robert Lee Jr.) Adams, of Deer Park, Ohio and his grandsons, Robert Lee Adams III and Theodore Cecil Adams. He was predeceased by his parents Benjamin Morgan Sprague and Ruth Anna Milton Sprague of Louisville, Kentucky and grandson Benjamin Adams. He has resided in Cincinnati since 1983. After completing the design draftsmen apprentice program, he worked for General Electric in both Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati for 21 years, retiring in 2006. Dave served in the Army Reserves for four years while in Louisville. He enjoyed family get-togethers, pursuing a variety spiritual paths, photography, and long drives in the country. He loved dogs, cats, smooth jazz, and playing pool, golf, and volleyball. Dave was known for his keen wit and clever sense of humor. At Southern High School in Louisville, he was proud to be captain of his golf team, lettering all four years. Family and friends will be received from 9:30-10:30 AM on Saturday, May 15 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where services will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory David may be directed to Heartland Hospice, 3960 Red Bank Rd #140, Cincinnati, OH 45227 click here to donate online or Fresenius Medical Kidney Care, 1992 King Ave, Kings Mills, Ohio 45034