Zephyrhil, Ill.

Rev. Norman Springer, 72, of Zephyrhil, Il passed away April 9, 2012. He was born July 1, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry S. and Kristine (Hanson) Springer.

Rev. Springer served as President of East Pasco Ministerial Association for 7 years. He sang in the St. Leo Community Chorus and was Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church for over 25 years. Rev. Springer also Pastored First Lutheran Church in Inverness, FL, Faith Lutheran in Dunnellon, FL and St. Peters Lutheran Church in Belle Glade, FL.

He is survived by his wife, Arlys Springer of Zephyrhills; three children, Joel Springer of St. Petersburg, FL, Paul (Laurie) Springer of Tennessee and Ruth (James) Douglas of Riverview, FL; three granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sidney Springer and Sophia Douglas; sister, Anita Castaldi of Hartford, CT; brother, Delbert (Doris) Springer of Hartford, CT; many nieces and nephews.