George Raymond Springer

George Raymond Springer, 85, of Harlan, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born June 11, 1936 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Walter F.G. and Mary E. Springer. George proudly served in the United States Army from 1961 - 1963 and was a member of the American Legion Post 47. In his younger years, George was a proofreader at Our Sunday Visitor Publishing in Huntington, Ind. He later retired from Tri-County Eggs and after retirement was employed with Ryder for over 10 years. A sports fanatic, he enjoyed watching golf, basketball, and football and was fond of I.U. and Purdue. Surviving are his fiancée of 28 years, Ruth Thimlar of Harlan, Ind.; daughter, Jill (Ross) Lamar of Fort Wayne; son, Mitchell (Corby) Springer of West Lafayette, Ind.; four grandchildren, Craig McIntyre, Stephenie (Andrew) Ley, Matthew Ryan Springer, and Christopher Michael (Catherine) Springer; three great-grandchildren; sister, Irene (Kelvin) Thain of Roanoke, Ind.; and brother, Walter Springer of Springfield, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley McIntyre; sisters, Ruby and Dot; brothers, Frank and Russell; and sister-in-law, Mary Springer. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Harlan Memorial Cemetery, Harlan, Ind. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagemungovan.com.