SPONSEL, Maurice E. 11/27/1936 – 2/26/2017 Age 80 years of Omaha Preceded in death by daughter Laura Pierson Survived by: Wife of 58 years, Phyllis Children: Mark Sponsel & wife Emily, Stacie Duello & husband Ed, Tim Sponsel & fiancé Lori Gilbert Son-in-law Greg Pierson Granddaughters: Aryanna, Elaine, Vivian Sister Evelyn Sponsel-Smith Many other relatives & friends Private services will be held In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the following: American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006 or National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33 St., New York, NY 10016 Braman Mortuary - Southwest Chapel 6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE68137 402-895-3400