Richard L. Springer, 79, of Ossian, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born December 15, 1941 in Allen County, son of the late Alva and Edith (Thiele) Springer. Richard was a graduate of International Business College and worked for Lincoln National Bank for 35 years, retiring as First Vice President, internal auditor. Subsequently, he worked for Bank of Geneva and Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes. Richard was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary L. Springer; daughters, Julie Burkholder and Maria (Michael) Vander Sande; sons, Marc (Donna) Springer, Michael (Jennifer) Springer, and Rick (Kristin) Springer; grandchildren, Kayla (Joey), Madeleine, Meghan, Samantha, Grace, Kate, Charlotte, and Jackson; and great grandson, Malakai. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Linnemeier; and brothers, Ernst Springer and Norman Springer. Funeral service will be on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 16933 Thiele Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation for Richard will also be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777. Burial will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church Contingency Fund; New Life Lutheran Church, for Liberian Children’s Ministry; or Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries, Inc. Fond memories may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com for the Springer family.
