William "Bill" O. Springer

Bill’s service will be livestreamed below starting at 9:00 AM Saturday, February 18, 2023.

William (Bill) O. Springer, 87, passed away February 13, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo surrounded by family.

Bill was born June 22, 1935, in Codington County, South Dakota. He grew up on his parents’ farm and attended High School in Florence, SD. He participated in 4-H and played basketball. Bill is survived by 3 brothers Jim, Mike (Nancy) and Pat (Pam).

He met the love of his life on the 4H bus traveling to the State Fair in Huron, SD. Bill asked Janice if he could sit with her and hold her hand. They were married June 22, 1954 and held each others hands and hearts for 65 years until Janice passed away on September 25, 2019.

Bill and Janice started their married life in Clark, South Dakota where they purchased a service station/convenience store that also rented cabins. They were partners with Brother Jim and his wife Deloris. During this time Bill was also involved in other small business’ and served in the National Guard for 2 years. After they sold the station Bill studied and went to school in Chicago for Diesel Mechanics before moving to Minneapolis to work for Cummins Diesel Sales Inc.

Bill and Janice had three sons Dick (Terryl), Dave (Sheryl) and Dan (Shari). They moved to Fargo in 1961. Bill worked at Cummins Diesel Sales Inc and Thermo- King where he started as a mechanic and worked his way up to Partner until he retired June 1, 1996. Bill mentored his three sons in starting businesses of their own. He was generous and caring with family friends and charitable causes. Bill was an entrepreneur and inventor, he enjoyed flying, golf, travel and fishing with Janice. He was involved with North Dakota Motor Carriers, Associated General Contractors of North Dakota and many other organizations. Bill loved life at his cabin on Big Cormorant, RVing and winters in Arizona.

Bill is survived by sons, Dick (Terryl), Dave (Sheryl) and Dan (Shari); Grandchildren, Tracy Thompson (Derek), Tim Springer (Laurel), Jill Arneson (Cale), Tad Brown (Shelly), Tanya McGinnis (Samson), Jake Springer (Brittany), Jaime Springer, Katlyn Harms (Nate), Allison Kruger (Braydon); Great Grandchildren, Abby, Zac, and Alex Lind; Elaina, Owen, Oliver and Etta Springer; Kate, Cooper, and June Arneson, Kase and Barrett Springer, Teagan and Tenley Harms, Bennett Krueger, Olivia, Ethan and Shaela McGinnis, Clarissa Asa(Daniel), and Erika Brown; and Great Great Children, Avery and Zuri Asa.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Springer; parents, Everett and Opal Springer; sister-in-law, Deloris; and niece, Kimberly Springer.

In lieu of Flowers consider a donation to,
Pray for Gray, North Dakota Autism Center

A funeral service at will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Another funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Wight and Comes Funeral Home, Watertown, SD. An hour prior visitation will be held as well. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD.