David Larry Sperling

David Larry Sperling, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at SSM Health-St. Mary`s Hospital. 

He was born in White Plains, N.Y., the son of David and Phyllis (Hadfield) Sperling.

David graduated from UW-Madison. David worked for the Department of Natural Resources. He was a proud editor of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine for the DNR for 30+ years. David was also a leader in the community. He was a strong advocate for environmental conservation. David was a talented cook and entertainer, and loved to travel, especially with his family. Family was a primary focus of his life. He was a husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who loved and protected passionately and relentlessly and impacted everyone he met.