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Ralph Springer Obituary
Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Born Oct. 19, 1951, Ralph grew up in Arlington and attended Sam Houston High School, where he was named all-district basketball player and graduated with highest honors. Ralph attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's degree in business administration. At UTA, Ralph was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Artistically talented, Ralph's hobbies included producing artwork, much of which displayed his unique sense of humor and fun. Ralph was also an avid golfer and sports lover.
Ralph's business career included 24 years of employment with IBM, where he advanced to the position of sales director. Ralph's family and friends will remember him as a dedicated father and family man. His charismatic spirit, charm and kindness made him precious to all who knew him. He will live on through their loving memories.
Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Springer.
Survivors: Wife, Melanie; son, Rick; daughter, Kaleigh; mother, Edna; brothers, Roger and Glenn; and sister, Ronda.
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Ken Alexander
July 15, 2017
Ralph worked for me {Ken Alexander} at Sears. We played tennis together and were close for a long time but lost touch over the years. He was a talented special guy and I am sorry I did not know until today of his passing. I am extremely saddened about his death.
Rick Springer
September 7, 2004
He was my father and my hero. Not just because he was my father, but because he was actually my hero.
Anne-Marie Boisse
July 30, 2004
Melanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this sad occasion. Know that your husband is still with you and when you look into your kids eyes, a part of him will be looking back.
Lloyd Williams
July 23, 2004
Ralph was a friend and colleague at Ranal (the company he last worked for) before he passed away. For all of us who knew Ralph in Ranal (in Michigan, Montreal and Bangalore) met him or interacted with him, his energy and enthusiasm was unmistakably captivating. His stint with us was brief but the memory of him will remain with all of us for long.
Glenn Springer
July 16, 2004
Ralph Springer was my brother, my mentor, my guide, and my friend. He was a great person, a hero to many, a wonderful human being. From my earliest memories during 1956- when I was 3 years old and Ralph was 5- Ralph taught me so much. Ralph taught me to gather eggs on our grandparents' farm, to ride bicycles, to climb trees. He also helped me learn how to read. Throughout his life, Ralph provided countless good examples of how a person should think, speak, and behave. He had a wonderful ability to bring people together. I will always admire Ralph's intelligence, his athleticism, and his artistic abilities. I will never forget his kindness, his humor, his charisma, and his charm. There was something very special about Ralph, something precious and irreplaceable. He was positive and practical, a pleasure to be around, a dedicated father and family member. Holidays and birthdays with Ralph, Melanie, Rick, and Kaleigh were always joyous times. I will always be grateful that I had the honor and privilege of knowing Ralph and of being his brother for as long as I did. The positive and loving impressions Ralph left with me and with countless others will endure until the end of time. --- [If any readers of this message wish to share their memories of Ralph, please e-mail Glenn Springer at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your consideration.]
Shelley Robbins
July 9, 2004
I supported Ralph at IBM... he was a pleasure to work with... I'm truly sorry for your loss....
Michael Robinaugh
June 28, 2004
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with Ralph over the last few years. The thoughts and prayers of my family are with yours.
Marsha Furtardo Hubbell
June 23, 2004
There's a misconception nice guys finish last. That certainly wasn't the case our senior year in high school. Ralph provided a great deal of excitement on the basketball court and helped Sam Houston reach a winning season unlike anything we had known before. In reading some of the comments posted here, it's obvious that what we saw in him in high school, others saw throughout his life. He was genuinely a nice guy, a stand-up kinda guy, a guy willing to work hard at whatever he set his mind to. I can only imagine how much he will be missed by those who loved and cared about him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alf Bumgardner
June 22, 2004
Ralph was a good friend from elementary school through high school. I'll always remember Ralph's sense of humor and wit. I remember a portrait he did of our principal at Berry Elementary School. Ralph was an inspiration to me through art, laughter and friendship. Ralph's family and friends are in my prayers.
Chuck Fritz
June 22, 2004
Ralph was a true friend and always spoke so highly of his family. I will miss our conversations and and the many times we spent on the golf course. He is one of the finest people I have had the honor to know.
Michael Lucas
June 22, 2004
I worked with Ralph at IBM off and on for 15 plus years. Ralph was my manager in the late 80's when we had Halliburton. He was always a great golfing buddy that taught we some very creative shots. I also preferred to sit next to him in an IBM meeting because I was well entertained by his drawings of very strange creatures with horns and vacumn tubes. When my daughter, Kathryne, broke her leg in 1987, Ralph gave her a stuffed bear that she named Ralph and cherished for years. Note: now Kathryne is an MD in surgery. I am sorry for your family's great loss. Ralph was with me Saturday on the golf course, I shot 77, he would have been proud.
Sincerly, Mike Lucas
Jim Johnson
June 22, 2004
Ralph was a great guy who was always able to put a positive spin on just about any situation. Although he will be missed, he will not be forgotten. Our prayers go out to the family and frends close to Ralph.
B.J. Fries
June 22, 2004
Ralph was a great friend a talented individual and I will truly miss him.
Barry & Vikki Langston
June 21, 2004
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
David Ribick
June 21, 2004
Melanie and Kaliegh:
You don't know me but I am one of the countless people that have worked with your father over the years at IBM and loved him. He was one of the smartest and yet most decent human beings that I've ever had the privelidge of working with and laughing much with. We can all learn from his good character and cheer. He'll truly be missed.
Phil Harrison
June 21, 2004
God Bless you Ralph, I will always cherish our runs together when we tried to figure out who was hurting more.
John & Helen Bennett
June 21, 2004
Because he was such a good man, Ralph touched all our lives in a positive way that will always keep him near and dear to us. Thanks for the special memories, Ralph!
Katie Barrett
June 21, 2004
The image of Ralph being relaxed while talking with customers, IBMers and whomeverelse while wearing his baseball cap will stick with me. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family
Jagan Nagi
June 21, 2004
I met Ralph while at IBM. I remember him as a great person and a good friend who was full of energy. Looked up to him as my mentor. I will miss him! God Bless you Ralph, and my prayers go out for your family through this difficult time.
Josh Goldberg
June 21, 2004
Ralph was a fine person in every way: good-hearted, dependable, bright, caring. It was always a pleasure to work with him, to have a light chat, to share a joke. I'm sure he will be missed by uncountable numbers of friends, colleagues and acquaintences. My heart and prayers go out to Melanie and their children.
Lu Johnson
June 21, 2004
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Several years ago I had the pleasure of providing data to Ralph and speaking with him numerous times on the phone---I never met him personally, but our conversations were always a pleasure. Take comfort in knowing that Ralph is at peace.
Dina Davies
June 21, 2004
Dear Melanie, Rickie, and Kaleigh,
I have such fond memories of a Ralph full of life-force, in love wtih Melanie, "smart-mouthed" and quick with a rebuttal . I can't believe he's gone. It's seems like it was yesterday we were having team lunches, giving customer presentations and demos, sharing stories about our kids. I will hold wonderful memories of him. My sincerest sympathy for your pain and loss. My prayers are with you.
Bob & Sharon Gorski
June 21, 2004
Ralph was a good man, and fun to work with. He will be remembered by all of us who had the pleasure of working with him. Our prayers are with you Melanie and Kaleigh. You are in the palm of God's hand as is Ralph.
Andrew Rodger
June 21, 2004
Remembering a fine friend and "mentor" at IBM. Gob Bless you, Ralph.
Andrew
Daphne Johnson
June 21, 2004
Melanie and Kaleigh,
Our family wanted to extend our deepest sympathies. Ralph's laughs and smiles are so contagious. It's always heart warming to see him working diligently to maintain your beautiful yard or playing with Kaleigh. The snowball fights were the best! We will greatly miss him.
Sincerely,
Dennis, Daphne, Andrea, Brandi, & Kiley
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