Jerald E. Springer, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 5-7pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 19th at 10am at Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Honoring Jerald by serving as pallbearers will be Lloyd Bohac, David Johns, Doc Hardin, Dennis Koepp, Bob Herndon and Richard Conde.
Jerald was born January 23, 1941 in Marshall, MN to the late Gerald and Julia Springer. He met Miss Margot Garcia at the soda fountain in the local convenience store while he was stationed in Kingsville. They were married on January 27, 1962 and had two daughters. He worked at DuPont for over 25 years before his retirement in 2000. He loved carpentry and building things. He enjoyed playing golf, camping, hiking and taking out of state trips with his motorcycle. But what he loved most was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He cherished every moment he spent with them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margot Springer; daughters, Rosie Herndon (Robert) and Sharon Conde (Richard); grandchildren, Amanda Steil (John Michael) and Alicia Townsend (Scott); great-grandchildren, Cassie, Madison, Gavin, Brookelynne, Addison, Beatrice and Adam; sisters, Doris Tillotson, Jean Zitzmann, Julie Morrison, Carol Mertens, Diane Forrest, Anita Welsh and Barbara Neussendorfer; brothers, Richard Springer, Remi Springer, James Springer, George Springer, David Springer, Mark Springer and Brian Springer; along with numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Julia Beert Springer; and brother, Darrell Springer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Family Church Kids Camp Fun, P.O. Box 4528 Victoria, Texas 77903.
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