Richard Spring Sr.

1940 - 2026

Richard Joseph Spring Sr., age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Sacramento, CA, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on February 2, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho, a son of the late Stella and Aloysius John ("AJ") Spring. Richard graduated from CSU Chico with a degree in engineering, and worked for 40 years for the State of California in the Dept of Water Resources and Cal Trans. He served 6 years in the Army Reserves, and married his beloved wife Karolyn (nee Separovich) in 1962. Richard was a skilled woodworker and stained glass window creator, gifting many treasured pieces to his children and grandchildren over the years. His practical knowledge and engineering expertise resulted in many home improvements for his family, neighbors and friends. Richard's deep Catholic faith was the foundation of his daily life, made evident in his many activities in his parish community, love of Notre Dame football, and never-ending efforts to be of service to all who knew him. Richard is survived by his wife Karolyn of 64 years, daughters Denise (Sam Moskowitz) and Monica Macy (Steve), son Rick (Jinny), grandchildren Sarah and Jessica Moskowitz, Alexis and Anthony Macy, Arik Spring and Carina Petersen, brother John Spring (Delette) and sister Mary Ann McNally (Pat). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tom Spring, and daughter Christine Spring LeBarre. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Church, 660 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95831 January 23, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Richard's memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society via a check mailed in care of St. Anthony Church, or to Family Promise https://familypromise.org/.