Gary "Spark" Wourms, 72 of St Henry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21 surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 17, 1953, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Paul & Esther (Speck) Wourms. He married Diane (Kunkler) on June 30, 1979. Diane survives at their home in St. Henry.

He is survived by their 4 children: Joe & Kristy Wourms, Jim & Angie Wourms, Jennifer Garrison, and Jason & Maria Wourms all of St Henry. He was also loved by his 11 grandchildren: Brinley, Braden, Harper, & Hadley Wourms; Alaina, Alexis, Easton, Livvy, & Evan Wourms; and Blake & Allie Garrison.

Also surviving are his siblings Marv & Barb Wourms of Columbus, Cindy and Jim Babcock of Celina, Elaine and Bob Uhlenhake of St Henry, Bill & Edyie Wourms of St Henry, and Lori & Kevin Yagle of Versailles.

He is also survived by in-laws Barb Caruso, Cheryl and Bill Gaerke, Kathy Schulten, Donna Wendel, & Joyce & Dan Hein, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul & Esther Wourms, in laws Frederick & Evelyn (Bergman) Kunkler, & brothers in law Bob Caruso, Dave Hein, & Bill Schulten.

In his earlier days, Spark graduated from St Henry and was a proud beer salesman for Mercer Beverage for nearly 40 years. After the closing of Mercer Beverage, he enjoyed the last several years working for Hoosier Pride with all the new friends he made there. He was also avid St Henry Redskins, Ohio State Buckeyes, Bengals, & Reds fan. Once grandkids came into the picture, everyone liked spending time together at Wednesday night suppers. He also enjoyed his daily coffee visits to Shell, and on Saturdays he loved it when a few of the grandkids could join him.

Spark was a member of the St Henry Catholic Church. Friends may call from 7:30-11:30am on Friday, December 26, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St Henry.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12pm on Friday, December 26, at St Henry Catholic Church with Fr. John Grusenmeyer officiating. Following the funeral mass he will be laid to rest at St Henry Cemetery.

Those wishing to honor Spark's life may consider doing so by donating to the St. Henry Volunteer Fire Department or the Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District.     

Condolences for the family may be expressed in person, or left online at hogenkampfh.com.