Robert Lesley Sprague, 56, of Great Mills, MD died February 6, 2007.

Born November 19, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Robert and Evelyn Sprague.

As a young boy, Bob lived on his family's farm in Pleasant Hill, Missouri and attended school in a one- room schoolhouse. Bob earned his bachelor's of Science in Computer Science and was working toward his Masters degree in business management.

His varied working career included: submarine sailor in the U.S. Navy; reactor operator and procedure writer for several nuclear power plants around the country; computer programmer; furniture repairman; and communications systems analyst for Northrop-Grumman.

Bob had a propensity for enjoying life. He loved to spend time with family and friends, eat out, sing, travel, ride motorcycles, and play his guitar. He volunteered at a homeless shelter, helped with Christmas in April, and was an active member of both St. John Vianney Parish in Prince Frederick, MD and St. George Catholic Church in Valley Lee, MD.

His sense of humor brightened every conversation and he will always be remembered for his generous, friendly and adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Bob is survived by his wife, Richele Sprague, his daughters, Erica Sprague of Carlsbad, CA and Laura Sheaffer of Dallas, TX, grandson, Evan Sheaffer of Dallax, TX, and, siblings, Sandra Stamm and Wayne Sprague, both of Seattle, WA.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 2-5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD. Father Mark Ervin will be the celebrant. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, St. Mary's County Chapter, P.O. Box 387, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.