Robert “Butch” J. Springer, 82, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with, his niece and Goddaughter, Cindy at his side.
He was born June 30, 1938 in Wisconsin, son of the late Paul Sr. and Blanche (Austin) Springer.
Butch was a hard-working farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his free time, Butch enjoyed riding around the farm in his John Deere Gator and visiting neighbors. In the last few years, he was so proud to spend most of his days with, his pride and joy, Sophia, Kasey, and Emmett. Uncle Butch will be remembered and admired for his quick wit and love he showed to the nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his sister, Rose (James) Karlen, Marathon; sisters-in-law, Janice Springer, Lorraine Springer and Virginia Wiess; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Paul Jr., Edward, William, Leonard, LaVerne and Delores Springer.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Edgar. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Current social distancing protocols will be followed and masks are required for those attending.
While our hearts are broken, our memories will live forever.
Love you Uncle Butch.
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