Bruce Michael Springer

February 17, 1953-October 16, 2022

Bruce Michael Springer, 69, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away on Oct. 16, 2022, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

He was born on Feb. 17, 1953, in Anderson to Daniel and Lillian (Bowen) Springer.

Mr. Springer attended Madison Heights High School and graduated from Lapel High School.

He retired in 2005 from Bridgestone-Firestone after 33 years of employment. He attended Ford Street United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed woodworking in his workshop. Mr. Springer had three passions, IU basketball, Colts football and 67 Pontiac GTO’s. He was always kind and helpful, even after dementia. He loved helping and being there for others.

Survivors include his wife Tonja (Fischvogt) Springer, whom he married on Sept. 1, 1979 at Anderson Christ Lutheran Church; two sons James ‘Matt’ Springer of Anderson, Daniel (Laura) Springer of Lapel and daughter Kyndra Springer of Lapel; brother Mark Springer of Lapel; three grandchildren Teliecia (Stephen) Dickey, Taylor Springer and Tabi Springer; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Paul Springer, Rod Springer, Jerry Springer and Bill Springer; and two nephews Scott Springer and Brian Springer.

A funeral service is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford Street, Lapel with the Rev. Glenn Knepp officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel.

Visitation is scheduled to held be from 12-2 p.m. on Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Anderson Protection League, 613 Dewey Street, Anderson, Ind. 46016.

Online condolences may be shared at hersbergerbozell.com.