Popular Post MafiaMan Posted April 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2019 It is with a heavy, heavy heart that I announce that our very own sprig passed away this past Friday. I spoke with his son a few moments ago and he asked me to post an announcement on the SiouxSports.com board. HIs obituary is below: http://www.amundsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/timothy-kessler Tim Kessler was one of the biggest Sioux fans I have ever met. I spoke with him many a time at WCHA Final Fives and NCHC Frozen Faceoffs. He was also a regular at our annual Hoggsbreath brunches and I enjoyed chatting hockey with him whenever I got the chance. To the family, as I know you'll be reading this, please know that you are all in our prayers. @sprig , you will most certainly be missed by your friends here on the message board. May God bless you as He welcomes you home. Goodbye, my friend. 35 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jimdahl Posted April 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks for posting this. I didn't know Tim personally, but certainly knew @sprig, the loyal Sioux fan and a pillar of the SiouxSports community. He was one of the original members, back in 2001, and has been a consistent and prolific presence in the community, liked by all. He will be missed. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Very sad news. Puts my problems into perspective, that's for sure. My condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 The last couple of years, I got to know him better just in passing at the games. He also went to the Sioux Sports Get together at the Hogger during the conference tourney's. Nice guy. I am saddened by this news today. I just talked to him at the last series of the season. Today is a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Geez, that's too bad. Only knew him through here but always enjoyed reading his opinions and insights. My condolences to the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Just had some communication with sprig a couple weeks ago. Definitely one of the good guys to ever grace this site. He'll be missed here and at all the UND athletic events he attended. Huge loss to the UND community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Sorry to hear this, I enjoyed my visits with him at the Hogg gatherings. God bless his family during this time of loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 1/13/2017 at 11:45 AM, MafiaMan said: sprig is in the back on the far left in this photo - his granddaughter took home the grand prize raffle Sioux bean bag boards that day. One of my favorite Hogg get-togethers of all-time. UND lost the Friday semi-final (again) in the NCHC tournament and we were all bummed out at this event on Saturday morning. We're all smiling, though - almost like we KNEW that North Dakota would roll to the NCAA title two weeks later... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Really sorry to hear this, only knew sprig from this board but awesome picture/memory MM shared showing him with his granddaughters winning the grand prize. Prayers to his family and loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Wow. I was introduced to Tim once and didn't know he was 'sprig'. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On any board there's always a few guys who you read every post they make, because you consider their take on things worth your time. Back when I posted here a lot sprig was one of those guys. Prayers out to his loved ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Rip sprig I was a charter member under another account. Is it weird his profile says he was online yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 minute ago, gfhockey said: Is it weird his profile says he was online yesterday? I believe his family had logged in as they wanted to post something. I told them it would be taken care of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 34 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Wow. I was introduced to Tim once and didn't know he was 'sprig'. My condolences. 14 minutes ago, jodcon said: On any board there's always a few guys who you read every post they make, because you consider their take on things worth your time. Back when I posted here a lot sprig was one of those guys. Prayers out to his loved ones. The first time I ever ran into Blackheart in Mankato, I believe the conversation went something like this: B: Hey, are you on SiouxSports.com? MM: I might be. B: What's your handle on there? MM: Well, that depends. B: On what? MM: Well, if you think I'm an OK poster, I'm MafiaMan. If you think that guy's a total idiot, then I'm sprig. B: I'm pretty sure I used that line on more than just Blackheart too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 RIP, sprig. We are all better off having known you in some capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: The first time I ever ran into Blackheart in Mankato, I believe the conversation went something like this: B: Hey, are you on SiouxSports.com? MM: I might be. B: What's your handle on there? MM: Well, that depends. B: On what? MM: Well, if you think I'm an OK poster, I'm MafiaMan. If you think that guy's a total idiot, then I'm sprig. B: I'm pretty sure I used that line on more than just Blackheart too. Reminds me of using your buddies name when talking to out-of-town girls, did that a few times in my younger days. Apparently sprig had a good sense of humor also to be drawn into your larks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 RIP Sprig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Our tickets for the Frozen Faceoff (when at the Target Center) were just a few seats away from sprig and his group. He would always make a point to come over during intermission and talk. Very nice man...he will be missed. RIP sprig. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Didn't know him personally but any Sioux fan is a good person in my book and my condolences to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawksHoops Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Over the last several years, I was able to attend a few games (basketball, football and hockey) with sprig. Great man and a wonderful fan. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 RIP, thanks to MM and the family for bringing the news to the online community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakgirl93 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 RIP to a fellow Fighting Sioux fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 hour ago, MafiaMan said: The first time I ever ran into Blackheart in Mankato, I believe the conversation went something like this: B: Hey, are you on SiouxSports.com? MM: I might be. B: What's your handle on there? MM: Well, that depends. B: On what? MM: Well, if you think I'm an OK poster, I'm MafiaMan. If you think that guy's a total idiot, then I'm sprig. B: I'm pretty sure I used that line on more than just Blackheart too. Thanks For the jog down memory lane there MM. i was lucky enough to meet the Sprig at one of the Hoggsbreath brunches...great guy, had a dry sense of humor. Got his contact info from Mafiaman a while back and would make a point of seeking him out before games and during intermissions at REA whenever I was up for a series. Big loss for the Sioux family. RIP Sprig! You were one of the good guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 RIP Sprig. Our seats at The Ralph are in the same section and I would talk with him at just about every game as well as Hoggsbreath. Condolences to the family. He will be missed. Siouxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 So sorry to hear this. "Back in the day" with the earliest version(s) of Siouxsports.com, and on USCHO, Sprig was one my favorite posters about Sioux hockey and other things related to UND. RIP, Sprig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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