Carol was an English major at Purdue University and loved correcting her children's spelling and grammar. She loved sewing, crocheting, and other craft projects. She had a passion for genealogy and discovering the history of her family. She worked for many years as a secretary at IBM, and was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Fred Forsgren; her step-father, Warren LaGrand; and her beloved husband of 48 years, Lenard Springer. She is survived by her two daughters, Julie Springer and Shelley Roberts; her son, Michael Springer; and his daughter/Carol's granddaughter, Coraline Springer. She will also be missed by her two cherished cats, Rocky and Harley.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.
Memorial donations in her honor may be directed to the Parkview Cancer Institute, the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Department, or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Carol's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com
