John Paul Ehrensperger

John Paul Ehrensperger passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 after an extended illness. Born January 24, 1955, he was a native of College Park and a longtime resident of Decatur. After graduating from College Park High, John received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech, and later earned his MBA from Georgia State University. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career with SunTrust Bank, where he retired in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance. After retirement, John was able to pursue full time, his love of family, music, woodworking and photography. In addition to his business career and hobbies, John was very active in Habitat for Humanity and had a long history of service to the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife Beth Sullivan, sons; Peter Ehrensperger (Elizabeth) of Spokane, WA, and Will Ehrensperger of Auburn, AL. He was predeceased by his parents William E. & Norma Ehrensperger and infant sister Susanne Ehrensperger. Surviving family includes uncle Fred Ehrensperger (Joyce) of Birmingham, AL, sisters; Elaine Castles (Steve) of Mosier, OR, Mary Cook (Clyde) of Garner, NC, brothers; Bill Ehrensperger (Darlene) of St. Simons Island, GA and Thomas Ehrensperger (Beth) of College Park. Family will receive visitors Friday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons in Decatur from 6PM until 8PM. Funeral Services will be at Peachtree Road Lutheran Church at 2PM on Saturday. In keeping with John's love of music, laughter and fellowship, friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life after the services. Family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Habitat for Humanity or the Atlanta Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033