Ronald "Ronnie" R. Springer, age 69, of Oshkosh / Pickett, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Ron was born in Oshkosh on November 27, 1941, to Russell and Maxine (Allen) Springer. Ron was a very friendly independent person, who was lots of fun to be around. He enjoyed watching videos, especially old westerns. Ron loved cars, especially those made in the late1940's through the 1970's, and he had a nice collection of models. He had a special gift of car recognition, and could tell the year, make and model with extreme accuracy for those cars made in the 40's through the 70"s.
Ron was loved and will be deeply missed by his sisters, Pat Merrill of Tucson, Arizona and Judy Lamar of Florida; his brothers, Larry (Karen) Springer of Oshkosh and Kim (Julie) Springer of Neenah; his special Aunt/Guardian Belle Ader of Oshkosh; cousins, Darel (Carla) Ader, Robert (Marjorie) Ader, Gary (Julie) Ader, Joan Reichenberger, Errol Springer; and many other relatives and family friends. Special recognition to his extended family of friends and all caregivers through the years, especially Michael "Bubba" and Sara Blume and housemate Don, the entire staff and residents of Diverse Options Inc. /Bonnieview Group Home. Also special thanks to Lakeland Care District, Oshkosh Family Inc., Parkview Health Center, Mercy Medical Center, Aurora Health Center, Clarity Care Inc., LSS, and respite providers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Merrill; father, Russell Springer; step mother, Jeanette Diener; his Uncle Billy Ader; grandparents, Roy and Helen Springer.
Family and friends will gather to honor Ron on Friday, Nov 11, 2011, from 12 noon until the time of the memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Park Chapel, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, with Rev. William Van De Kreeke officiating. A memorial is being established in Ron's name.