Springer

Frank R. Springer, 81, of Butler, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, under the care of Butler VA Community Living Center.

Born May 18, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Harry Springer and the late Maria (Rossi) Cunningham.

Frank served his country honorably as a helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He owned and operated Springer Brothers Clothing Stores, and drove a bus for 20 years.

Frank was a member of the American Legion Post 778 in Lyndora, and enjoyed spending his time swimming, going to the beach, traveling to Erie, and working on cars.

Frank is survived by his wife, Jeanie M. (Renwick) Springer, whom he married on Sept. 17, 1988; two sons, Scott R. and Mark Springer, both of Butler; his stepdaughter, Michelle Trott of Baltimore, Md.; two grandchildren, Keri Ann and Larissa Springer; four stepgrandchildren, Lindsey and Casey Avery, and Kory and Kyle Trott; his stepgreat-granddaughter, Lilly Thomas; two brothers, Edward (the late Florence Cunningham), and Robert Hefferin and his wife, Carmella, both of New Castle; two sisters, Tish Cunningham (her late husband Marius Nielsen) of Pittsburgh, and Mary Lou Haybarger and her husband, Samuel, of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Wendy Jean Russell; his sister, Anna Mae Springer; and his brother, Harry Kirk Springer.

SPRINGER — All are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Frank R. Springer, who died Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, to be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A memorial service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Joe Flores of Community Alliance Church officiating.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.