Springman, Joseph Carl (1937 - 2018)
SPRINGMAN, KLOEWER, BUCKHOLDT, ANASTASI, MILLER, BLUM, BURESH
Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/5/2018 at 22:04:46
Name of deceased: Joseph Carl Springman
Aged: 81 yrs, 23 days
Residence: Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA
Born: Aug. 5, 1937; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA
Died: Aug. 28, 2018; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA
Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, Aug. 31, 2018; St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA; burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA
Survived by: Wife of 51 years, Arlene Springman of Portsmouth, IA; children, Ramona Springman of Kimballton, IA, Johnny Springman (spouse, Susan) of Portsmouth, IA, Jimmy Springman (spouse, Shari) of Council Bluffs, IA, and Sarah (spouse, Bryan) Buckholdt of Underwood, IA; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Frances (spouse, Ray) Anastasi of Harlan, IA, Helen Miller of Harlan, IA, Theresa Blum of Harlan, IA, Nick Springman of Portsmouth, IA, and Donald Springman of Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends
Predeceased by: Parents, Nicholas and Anna (nee Kloewer) Springman; sister, Mary Ann Blum
Education: Attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Panama, IA; graduated with the Class of 1956
Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA; he remained a life-long member
Military service: U. S. Army, from March 1960 until he was transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve in Sep, 1960. He served his country honorably until Dec. 1965.
Marriage: Arlene Buresh; Sep. 10, 1966; St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs, IA
Employment: Began farming after high school and continued to actively farm until 1994. In addition, he proudly took care of St. Mary's Parish from 1988 until his death, and took great pride in keeping the grounds well maintained and the hall and church in great order.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family
Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com
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