Ossian, Indiana
RAYMOND C. SPRINGER, 84, of Ossian, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 5, 1923, in Allen County, he graduated from Ossian High School, in 1942; IU, in 1950; and Saint Frances College, in 1962. He retired as an elementary school teacher with Fort Wayne...
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Ray Springer with family & brother-in-laws
We all know Uncle Ray & his brother Ken (my dad) loved IU basketball, but going way back they both loved Ossian High School basketball there alma mater. Uncle Ray has gone to a better place now. He won't have to suffer anymore.
Gordon Springer
March 11, 2008 | Ossian, IN
My cousin Roberta's husband Ray was one of those very special persons--a loving family man who was an intelligent, hard worker, and who lived a life as a wonderful example of the best among us. Part of his charm when Mom and I visited the family over the years was the popcorn party he held in the evenings,and the joy he took from the wonderful apple orchard he created in his post-teaching years. I admired his attention to nutrition in his life, and later learned much more about that from...
Priscilla Mullins Hogan
February 22, 2008 | St. Louis, MO
I remember Uncle Ray as the guy who could do anything. As a kid during the summer months we would follow him around and watch with fascination as he built his apple building, planted huge vegetable gardens, evergreens, and even dug a pond. All the while he would make up short songs about whoever was around him. Probably one of the more dangerous yet fun things he let me do was ride barefoot on the back of a disc as he was working the field behind the orchard. I remember him turning around on...
Marshall Springer
February 14, 2008 | Ossian, IN
Carla and Bill, so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you Carla in the loss of your dad as he has comforted us in the loss of our fathers. We will say a prayer of strength and comfort for your whole family - we are thinking of you all.
Cal and Laura Marker
cal and Laura Marker
February 13, 2008 | Fort Wayne, IN
Grandpa you will be missed.
May the seeds you planted grow and blossom.
Collin Springer
February 13, 2008 | Concord, NC
All those apples! I will forever remember the piles of apples, the apple presses, and hundreds of gallon jugs, what a calming memory for me. Our family's prayers are with you all.
Kevin & Julie Holle and family
February 12, 2008 | New Haven
Rest in peace. We love you. Hope to see you again. God is with you, go in peace.
Eileen Springer
February 12, 2008 | Ossian, IN
May God give you his enternal rest and peace. Go in Peace, God loves you. We will meet one day soon.
Kenneth L. Springer
February 12, 2008 | Ossian, IN
Hey Uncle Ray - I didn't get to tell you this, but since moving back to Indiana this past October, I'm going to plant a new vineyard and orchard this spring - about 200 vines and a dozen or so fruit trees, some brambles and stone fruit too. I'll think of you when I dig the first hole and when I see the apple blossoms bloom. Your nephew, Brad.
Brad Springer
February 12, 2008 | Roanoke, IN
