Gary Lee Springer, 71, passed away at his residence April 29, 2015, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born in Hays, Kansas on October 10, 1943, the son of Samuel and Lois Miller. A veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Vietnam, he retired as a correctional officer at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. He was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed coin collecting, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. On August 4, 2003 he married Doreen Reed in Hutchinson, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include, 3 daughters, Patricia (Ignacio) Moreno of Austin, Texas, Sheryl (Nate) Daines-Polasky of Austin, Texas, Victoria (Christopher) Opyr of Sioux City, Iowa; 1 step son, Richard Reed of Hutchinson, Ks, and 1 step-daughter, Melanie Reed of Hutchinson, Kansas; 2 brothers, Gerald Springer, Mark (Kathy) Miller and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Per his request cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Reno County and left in care of the funeral home. Old Mission – Heritage Funeral Home, Hutchinson, Kansas is in charge of service arrangements.
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Gary Springer
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