Submitted by: Dan Rich

Larry Springman

June 26, 1945 - Nov. 20, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/24/2007
MISHAWAKA - Larry Springman, 62, of Ellenton, FL and formerly of Mishawaka, surrounded by his loving children and wife, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, after a heroic battle against aggressive lymphoma. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Sedrick and Eleanor Springman; and his first wife, and mother of his children, Doris Springman.

On September 19, 1994, he married Kathy Springman, and is survived by her, along with his children, Neal (Nannette) Springman of Mishawaka, Shalon Springman of Mishawaka and Avonne (Rob) Dainton of Osceola; a stepson, Richard Becerra of Mishawaka; a sister, Sandy (Harold) Wolff of Ruskin, FL; and four brothers, Jerry (Joyce) Springman of Arizona, James Springman of Ellenton, FL, Dennis (Dawn) Springman of South Bend, and Gary (Kim) Springman of Bronson, MI. Larry was the proud grandfather of three grandsons, Anthony, Erik and Jordan Cenkush; and two granddaughters: Erin Peck and Hannah Deerberg; three beautiful great-granddaughters, McKenzie Peck, Rowan Peck, and Karina Cenkush. Larry also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends with whom he loved to spend time.

Larry was born and raised in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Penn High School. Larry was an avid NASCAR fan and a collector of classic cars, including Studebaker and Avanti, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing and riding on his "souped-up" golf cart, since no regular engine would do. He loved his family and attending Springman Family Reunions. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Larry grew up in the Lutheran Church and, in August 2007, rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. He made peace with God during the last months of his illness and he died knowing he was going to a place prepared in Heaven just for him.

Cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 1, in Vineyard Community Church, Mishawaka at 11 a.m. Pastor Mark Pope will preside. Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/24/2007.