Visitation:
12/28/2017 14:00:00
Service:
12/28/2017 14:00:00
Dale W. Springer, age 90 of New Washington OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Maumee, OH on October 20, 1927 to the late Dale and Bertha Fry Springer. He was a 1945 graduate of New Washington High School. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the New Washington United Methodist Church, past Commander of the American Legion and played trumpet as well as many other instruments in many bands including the New Washington Band and served as a bugler in the Army band. Dale was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer on the family homestead Old Hickory Farm.
He was married to Betty Schroeder, who survives, for 69 years. They are the parents of four children: Susan (John) Sponseller, Joyce (Steve Bethel), James, Mary (Tim) Koons Dumm; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Joan Long and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents; granddaughter, Kara; son-in-law, Gary; sister, Janet High and brothers-in-law’s, Arden High and Florren Long.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
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Betty and family, I m sending lot s of love and prayers to you. I have so many fond memories of all the good times we spent together. I hope you can find some comfort in your cherished memories.
Deepest sympathy to Dale’s family. We have many fond memories of our neighbor Dale. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Marge Strausbaugh
SOOOO MANY!! fond memories of Dale with the bands and our group just had to eat out and socialize after the band jobs!!! We well certainly miss the beautiful sound of his trumpet! Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and her family during this time of their loss. Gene and Sharon
Dale, I’ll never forget you; my sister, Marcia, and I used to have a great time on the farm when we came up from Dayton to visit all of our maternal relatives in New Washington! Rest in peace, Brother!
Our deepest sympathy to Betty and Family in the passing of Dale. We remember him through the association through the American Legion and how he was the bugler for the military funerals and also seeing him playing in the New Washington Band. He will be missed.