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1943
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2022
Bruce Springer Obituary
NORTH PORT, Florida – Bruce Edward Springer of North Port, Florida and formerly of St. Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 18, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born December 15, 1943 in Urbana, Ohio to George Edward Springer and Ruth Leasure Springer.
Bruce graduated from Graham High School and worked for Chrysler Airtemp before starting his own construction business in 1975.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Sharon (Gorman) Springer and their two children Michelle (Michael) Stevens and Kyle (Juli) Springer, 4 grandchildren, Austin and Annie Springer, Isaiah and Kaden Stevens, and one great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gail Springer and an infant daughter.
Bruce enjoyed many hobbies including collecting Indian artifacts, flying homing pigeons and woodworking. He had a 1946 Ford pickup that he enjoyed taking to truck shows and being a member of the Tailgaters Truck Club in North Port, Florida. He was also a member of the Edgewater United Methodist Church in Port Charlotte, Florida. He belonged to Mt. Olivet Lodge #226, Antioch Shriners and Scottish Rite of Dayton, Ohio.
Memorial Services will be held July 9 at 11 a.m. at Grafton United Methodist Church, 2968 Dialton Road, St. Paris, Ohio 43072. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grafton United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Springer
Lynn White
July 6, 2022
I remember an ornery Bruce, as we rode on the bus to school! So sorry to hear about his passing, Kyle and entire family.
I will be praying for peace for all of you.
Lynn
(Aimee´s mom)
Jerry and Sharon Neher
July 5, 2022
Kyle and Juli. Very sorry to here about Bruce
Jasper Allen Springer
July 4, 2022
I hope my boys are learning from me the lessons i was taught by you. Until I see You, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma again, "Nail It"...
Carol [Thompson] Javon
July 4, 2022
So very sorry to see this post. My prayers will be with you and your family. Sincerely, Carol
Sharon and I went to school together from 1st grade thru the day we graduated from high school.
Ronnie Farley
June 3, 2022
Our deepest sympathy is with all of Bruce's family. Bruce was a fun friend to have, Bruce and Sharon made a great team, always making you feel welcome. Sharon Remember the fun times with Bruce. So many laughs together as Bruce had a great sense of humor. as well as a compassionate, caring person. I miss him at breakfast and car shows. Prayers for all of the family. Truck on Bruce, hope to see you at the big Car Show in the sky
Ron
Laurie Wood
May 25, 2022
Laurie Wood
May 25, 2022
Laurie Wood
May 25, 2022
So thankful for all the times we gathered as friends / family - the pigeons, dogs and other farm animals, trips to the county fair, camping, summer sleepovers, and always lots of food!
What wonderful memories!
Thinking and praying for all.
Much Love - Laurie Wood
Bruce and Reagan Gould
May 21, 2022
My deepest sympathy and prayers sent to Sharon and Family. I met Bruce after moving to Port Charlotte in 2019 because of my 57 F100, he stopped quite often to chat about cars and trucks. He was a great guy and will be missed. RIP my friend, until we meet again.
John and Sandy Grenier
May 21, 2022
Our deepest sympathy go out to Sharon and family .
Our interaction with Bruce was through the Tailgaters truck club he was the type of guy who was always upbeat and a joker!
I always enjoyed our conversations about being masons.
Bruce will be greatly missed!
RIP friend
Rick and Pauline Leclair
May 21, 2022
Our Deepest condolences to Sharon and Bruces Family , Bruce knocked on my door one day a complete stranger and invited me to join the Tailgaters antique truck club I felt very much at home around him , Bruce always had a smile and an interesting story .He will be missed
Dave Beck & Tammy Hayes
May 21, 2022
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to Sharon and family. Bruce was always a wonderful person to be around. We have such fond memories throughout the years being together in the Tailgaters of Central FLorida. Laughs, friendship and many conversations. RIP dear friend.
Roger and Char
May 21, 2022
Deepest sympathy for all of Bruce's family. Sharon and Bruce were great friends, so many laughs together. Bruce had a wonderful sense of humor, but also a soft compassionate side. Bruce was the person that invited us to join the truck club, where we shared great times together. Prayers for Sharon and all of the family.
Roger Long
May 21, 2022
Our deepest sympathy is with all of Bruce's family. Bruce was a great friend, we had such great times with Sharon and Bruce. So many laughs together. Bruce had a great sense of humor, as well as a compassionate, caring person. We will forever treasure our memories of our times spent with Bruce and Sharon. Prayers for all of the faimly!
Steve Partington
May 21, 2022
Prayers for the family.
Travis Springer
May 21, 2022
I´ll always remember the times I shared with Uncle Bruce & Aunt Sharon and cherish the memories forever.He was a great man for me to look up to after I lost my dad at 6yrs old.Him and Aunt Sharon stepped up as role models and as parents to Jasper,Paula and I.that´s something I´ll never forget and be forever grateful.......until we meet again I love you uncle Bruce.
Collette & Dave Schindler
May 21, 2022
Bruce was an awesome neighbor. Always one to help with anything. He was funny too. Bruce and Sharon, two of the sweetest people we´ve met here in FL. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you Sharon, may God be with you at this time and comfort you. We love you both. Our condolences go out to you and the family.
(https://youtu.be/ipExikgpU30).
Dennis and Theresa
May 21, 2022
We are truly heartbroken to say the least but Bruce will always hold a special place in our hearts. "Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories." And there were many with Bruce who had a great sense of humor and a certain way of telling jokes. He would often come and visit to tell his many stories and offer expertise on woodworking projects. We count ourselves lucky to have met such a one of a kind person. Sharon our hearts go out to you and your family whom he loved very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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