RICHARD L. SPRINGSTON

Richard L. Springston Richard L. Springston, 83, of Laughlin, Nev., died Dec. 30, 2011, at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, Ariz. Mr. Springston was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Chicago, to Russell Lowell and Esther (nee Sheridan) Springston. He married Margaret "Peggy" Teas in 1954, and to this union was born three children. He married Lydia Salvatico on Aug. 26, 1989, in California. She preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 2001. Mr. Springston was a self-employed carpenter who operated his own construction company in the Chicago area. He was a pioneer builder in Schaumburg, which grew from a small rural community to one of the most populous suburbs in the United States. At the dawn of the Schaumburg boom, Mr. Springston's five-man crew constructed 50 homes in a single year. He also built and co-owned the Sans Souci Apartments in Mount Prospect. Mr. Springston moved in California in 1976, and was involved in reconstruction efforts following the Northridge Earthquake. After retiring to Laughlin, Nev., Mr. Springston became an active member of American Legion Post 60. Mr. Springston oversaw all aspects of the development and construction of the post home at Bruce Woodbury Drive and remained active in its operation. He is a past commander of the post and also served as its chief financial officer for many years. Mr. Springston served in the Air Force. He was also active in the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Moose and Elks. He is survived by three children, Michael Springston and wife Becky of Sparta, Ill., Diane Kronberg and husband Rick of Palatine, and John Springston and wife Linnea of McHenry; one brother, Bill Springston of Huntley; four grandchildren, Kristin and Erika Kronberg, and David and Katie Springston; and many friends, particularly his adopted family at American Legion Post 60. He was preceded in death by three wives, and his parents. Memorial visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Ltd., 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Interment will be private. Donations can be made to the Laughlin American Legion Post 60. For funeral information, call 847-882-5580.