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Ronald Springer Obituary
June 24, 1932 - November 1, 2025
Ronald Gene Springer, 93, of Normal, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the Arc at Normal.
Ron was born June 24, 1932, the first born of Allan and Ruth (Martin) Springer, on a farm near Hopedale, Ill. He married Donna L. Bitner in Mason City, Ill., on October 20, 1957. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2014.
He is survived by one daughter, Camille Springer, Normal; two sisters, Mary Faith (Ken) Litwiller, Marjorie (Vern) Rich; and sister-in-law, Barbara (Loren) Springer.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Barry (4) and Chris (16); one sister-in-law; one brother; and three brothers-in-law.
Ron served in the Army as a medic. He farmed for seven years and then was employed for 35 years by five different banks, four of them being in the same building. One of the joys of his life was singing for over 40 years in a Men's gospel quartet, "The Missionaires" where they recorded three albums.
He also served on many boards including Mennonite Hospital, Mennonite School of Nursing, BroMenn Hospital, and the Mennonite Foundation. He was a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary. He was an active member, teacher, council member, and elder at Hopedale Mennonite Church and once he moved to Normal 15 years ago, he became an active member of East White Oak Bible Church. He attended Goshen College, Illinois State University, and several banking schools.
Ron continued to stay busy after his retirement from banking by volunteering countless hours at Midwest Food Bank and BroMenn Hospital, including the BroMenn NODA, (No One Dies Alone).
Ron had so many friends and was so grateful for each and every one of them.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 13th, at East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock, Ill.The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 14th, also at the church, followed by a graveside service at Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be given to either Midwest Food Bank or Project Oz, Bloomington, who gave Camille her start as a social worker and is now a board member.
Davis-Oswald Funeral Home
328 S Locust Street ~ Tremont, IL 61568 ~ (309) 925-2761
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Betty Nolan
November 14, 2025
I got to know Ron at Bromenn. From the time I started I used to call him Mr. Springer. That´s how I was brought up. Then one day he said to me, Betty my friends call me Ron. So I started calling him Ron when I would see him. He always had a smile even the last time I saw him. I went to see him in the hospital and he says to me How do kid???? Just like always. That´s the way I will remember him. He´s with his sweetheart now. God Bless
Judy Geigner
November 12, 2025
My husband Chuck Geigner worked as a volunteer with Ron at Bromenn Hospital. Chuck used to talk about what a fantastic kind person Ron was. He admired him so much.
Ron was a true angel on earth, always willing to help those in need and ever grateful to be able to help.
David S Ratley
November 12, 2025
Ron. I'm looking forward to our reunion
Debra Lounsberry Inman
November 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Monte Imig
November 11, 2025
My deepest sympathy for your loss Camille.
Pamela Sweetwood
November 11, 2025
My sympathies to you and your family Camille. I know how close you were. You´ll be in my thoughts at this time.
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