John L. Springer
June 24, 1930 — March 19, 2013
John L. Springer, 82 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home in Apple River Township. John was born at home on June 24 th 1930 the son of John and Mary Springer. He was the fifth of eight children. John attended Balsam Lake School until the 9 th grade at which time he stayed at home to take care of the family farm. John enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends.
John leaves to celebrate his memory: brother, Floyd (Denise) Springer, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary, brothers and sisters: Lorenda, Paul (Pearl), Rosella (Joe), Elizabeth (Jim), Russell and Merlin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. The family wishes to invite their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship following the Mass.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria and again on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.
John will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Milltown Township. Casket Bearers will be Matt Carlson, Allan Moltzer, Allen Springer, Josh Zimbrick, Al Swanson and Paul Gorne. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Steven Maxwell and Kevin Miller.
The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.