Dale L. Springer

Dale L. Springer, 86, of Van Wert, died at 7:17 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born July 29, 1928, in Hicksville, the son of the late Razzi and Magdelina Springer. On June 12, 1947, he married Beverly “Sue” (Free) Springer, who preceded him in death on January 13, 2010.

Survivors include two sons, Randy (Carol) Springer of Van Wert and Rick (Sarah) Springer of Eaton; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Two brothers, Gene and Max Springer, also preceded him in death.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with the Rev. Gus Christo-Baker officiating.

There will be no calling hours.

Preferred memorials: Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.