Charles Louis Springer
July 24, 1937 ~ September 6, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:00AM in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Charles “Charlie” Louis Springer, 75 of Valley Lee, MD died on September 6, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 24, 1937 in Valley Lee, MD he was the son of the late John Benjamin and Aleine Cecelia Ridgell Springer. Mr. Springer is survived by his wife MaryAnn Springer, whom he married in St. Mark's Church, Hyattsville MD, children; J. Patrick Springer of Del Mar, CA, Peter C. Springer, (Deanna) of Ormond Beach, FL, and Carla L. Anderson,(Steve) of Leonardtown, MD siblings; John “Jack” Springer, Mary “Kitten” Britton, and George “Poppy” Springer all of Valley Lee, MD, grandchildren; Sean Patrick Springer of San Diego, CA, Nicolas Christopher Springer of San Diego, CA, Kyle Steven Anderson of Leonardtown, MD, Ryan Christopher Anderson of Leonardtown, MD, and Peter Kingsley Springer of Ormond Beach, Fl, and one great-grandchild; Braydon Patrick Springer of San Diego, CA. Mr. Springer attended St. Mary’s Academy graduating in 1955, and the University of Colorado earning his B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Springer retired in 1987 as the Executive Vice President of Engineering from Datagraphix, General Dynamics. Charlie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and member of the Elk’s Lodge. Charlie enjoyed; fishing, scuba diving, sailing, gardening, oyster farming, and “The Nationals” baseball team. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating in St. George’s Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD. Interment will be private.
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“You are all in or toughts and prayers. Charles was a fine man. His physical prescence will be sorely missed, but remember, he will always be with you. If there is anything Deb or I can do to help you out, you know we’re only five minutes away.”
“We send our love to all the family and pray for God to comfort you in this time of sorrow. Charlie will be missed and know you will have loving memories of him.”
“MaryAnn, Patrick, Carla, Peter, Poppy, Kitten, and Dad – We are so sorry that we can’t be with you in your time of sorrow. Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. “
“MaryAnn and Family, Our sympathies to you on the death of Charlie. There are few people whom we have known longer or have given us more laughs. This is our loss, too. Love, Helene and Joe MaryAnne from Joe – Are you feeling the micromanagement yet?”
“MaryAnn & family, Kitten, Poppy & Jack, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Charlie. We were saddened to get the word today. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“MaryAnn,Peter, Pat, and Karen: From the time Charlie and you all moved in next door to us in High Valley, the Springer family has been a source for good times. The get-to-gethers, Todd an Peter playing with Venus, Charlie’s over-drive working, home remodeling, moving east, and the follow-on visits, all provide the memories that last even when we depart. Charlie will be missed but never forgotten.”
“MaryAnn & family please accept our condolances on Charlie’s passing. He was one of the best bosses I had in the UK at DatagraphiX, he was quite surprised that I could get him to Heathrow Airport in so short a time from our offices in Maidenhead! He had a great sense of humor & was a pleasure to work for. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Bruce & Annie Ramona CA”
“Dear MaryAnn and Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of Charlie’s passing. There will be a void in everyone’s heart who knew and loved him. He always had a smile no matter how he was feeling. We were blessed to have him in our lives and will cherish his memory. “
“MaryAnn, You, Charlie and your family have been an important part of our lives. Charlie’s zest for life was unique and memorable in every way. His stories, like traveling across country shucking oysters with his dad, still make me laugh. He once advised me long ago to know what I wanted out of life. I know he did. We will always remember Charlie. I think of him often. He was very special man.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “
“I only met Charlie once, but he was a joy. MaryAnn, I’ve known you for 60 years or so and I know how much you loved him and what a wonderful life you had together. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.”
“MaryAnn and all the Springer family, Cherish the memories, Charlie was a good man. Glad our families had a special friendship. You are in my prayers, God Bless all the family.”
“MaryAnn and family Al joins me in prayers and love for our friend Charlie..May God be with all of you as you go thu this time of sorrow. jane”
“MaryAnn and family, my sincerest condolences for your loss. Charlie was a very good man, with a sensitivity and unique sense of humor that I did not fully appreciate when I was working for him. That is something I regret. He along gave me the opportunity of advancing my career. And I still enjoy driving the vintage sports car I acquired from him 30 years ago. Thanks Charlie, you will be missed. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and your family. I am so sorry for your loss”
“Maryann, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Charlie was a very special person, Dick and i feel privileged to have had the time we had with him. Maryann, our friendship will continue and Charlie will be watching over all of us, he is now your special angel in heaven….God Bless!”
“”MaryAnn and family, We were so sorry to hear of Charlie’s death but now he is free from all his suffering. He was always so much fun and just a special person. We will all miss him. You and the family are surely in our prayers.”
“MaryAnn, Carla, Pat & Peter: You are in our hearts, prayers & thoughts. We cherish the memories of Charlie and know that he will live in our hearts forever. I’ll never forget that he took me on my first saiboat trip in San Diego and taught me the importance of good food, good wine & good friends and family. All of our love, Lisa, Kelly & Ashlinn”
“Maryann and loved ones. We extend to you our deepent sympathy and all our prayers Roberta an Chuck Healy”
“Our thoughts and prayers remain always with the entire family at this difficult time.”
“MARYANN AND FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED AT CHARLIE’S PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYM- PATHY AND LOVE.”
“Maryann & Springer family, we are so sorry for the loss of Charles Louis but now he rests in peace with our lord.May you find comfort during this time of sorrow knowing he is now free of pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.”
“MaryAnn and Family, please accept my condolences, I will never forget the hospitality extended to Melissa and I, in San Diego. “
“MaryAnn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. Our happy memories of Charlie will always be with us. The Nats best fan will now be watching from a better place, and he’ll have the best seat in the house!!”
“Carla and family, We were very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. I still picture him at his (and my mom’s) 50th high school reunion – enjoying the sunshine and beautiful surroundings of his home. He was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. I know how hard it is to lose your dad, but hold onto the memories; and know that we’re praying and thinking of you.”
“Maryann and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Charlie. He was a wonderful man and a most gracious host when we visited with Julie Lewis and her family. We had so much fun and we’ll miss him.”
“To all the Springer Family, it’s been so many years and so many memories it is difficult to put into words how much we treasure our experiences with each of you. Charlie gave so much of himself to each of us and opened many doors along the way. We’ll always remember Charlie’s optimistic approach to life. “
“MaryAnn and family…It broke my heart to learn of Charlie’s passing. His kindness and enthusiasm for life is something I will always remember. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Much love!”
“My very deep sympathy to you all. I will always be grateful for the opportunities Charlie made possible for me when we worked together at DatagraphiX. He was very kind, patient, and insightful. Someone very special has passed from among us and we will all miss him very much.”
“Pat& family. I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you. Love Grethe “
“Dear MaryAnn and family, Our deepest sympathies to you all on the death of Charlie. He will be greatly missed. “
“My dears MaryAnn,Carla,Pat and Peter, My sympathy to all of you for the loss of a “:Good Man”. A great husband and a great father and and a great friend to all. Have patience with yourselves.! He is in a safer place!!! Fondly, Beverly “
“”Mr. Springer” will always hold a wonderful place in my heart, and his warm and infectious smile will never be forgotten. The Carnahan kids so looked up to him, and held him in the highest regard. He was a class act through and through…and when Mr. Springer spoke, you knew it was very much something worth listening to. The entire Springer family is a big part of our family’s own history, and the memories are such sweet ones. I am so saddened by your loss, and each one of you is in my thoughts as you go through this very difficult time. “
“To the Springer Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Well, my sister Stephanie couldn’t have said it better and I just have to adopt her sentiments. Over the years, my thoughts have often floated back over your wonderful family and specifically, Mr. Springer and how I always believed that he was just waiting for Mrs. Springer’s giggles with every word he spoke. You were always a wonderful couple and a second family to me. Our thoughts and good wishes are coming your way for Charlie to be at peace, waiting to hear those giggles again.”
“MaryAnn & family, We are so sorry for the lost of Charlie, He was a wonderful Boss and friend, We have so many good memories together. Always He will live in our hearts. Derek & Lucy Dukes”
“So very sorry to hear today the sad news. I worked for Charlie for several years in a financial role in the DatagraphiX Engineering department. He was one of the best leaders I have ever had the honor to work with. I was always so impressed with his ability to remain calm during some very stressful times with the company, and to use his sense of humor to get the best out of everyone. His photographic memory and ability to remember incredible amounts of detailed data was amazing. But mostly I will remember the mischievious smile he would get on his face that reminded me of a little boy whenever he was about to make a joke or funny observation. My sincere sympathies to the Springer family.”
“MaryAnn & Family; I never met an engineer who was able to communicate as well as Charley. My sincere condolences from a long time admirer. “
“My sincere condolences to MaryAnn and family of the passing of Charlie. I enjoyed working for him at DatagraphiX/Anacomp. Charlie was a very kind and fair man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
“It is with great sadness that I mark Charlie’s passing. I always enjoyed working at Datagraphix and am especially fond of those times when I either worked with, or later, worked for Charlie. He and others at Datagraphix gave me many opportunities to grow technically, managerially and as a person. But most importantly I enjoyed and respected him as a person.”
“I just received an e-mail about Charlie’s passing from someone who worked for me at DataGraphix in the early 80’s. I worked for Charlie there for about 4 years. To be honest, hearing this sad news reminds me of how arrogant and uninformed I was as a young engineer running a small group for Charlie. I thought I knew everything,as well as complained about everything and everyone. Charlie was always disarming, positive, and tolerant of my youthful ignorance. He was always straight and honest in trying to get the best out of me. I don’t know why he put up with me and gave me so much free reign, except perhaps that he was wiser and knew that there was much more than technology and technological arrogance. At the end of 4 years there I even flaked out completely,resulting in the small R&D group disbanding and all work going essentially nowhere. And even then Charlie invited me to brainstorming sessions at his house after Anacomp acquired Datagraphix and Charlie left. I guess you don’t know what you have had until its gone.”
“MaryAnn, Charile was a good and kind man, with a great sense of humor, and someone I always felt I could trust. H gave me my best opportunities, for which I’ll always be grateful. Our love and very best wishes are with you and your family.”
“Mrs.Springer and her family, I’m sadden by the news of passing of Mr.Springer. Such a great and kind man he was. You are in my thoughts and prayer.”
“Dear MaryAnn and Family – Extending my sincere condolences on Charlie’s passing. Sending you comfort and peace in your hearts. I always enjoyed working with him at DatagraphiX and it was my pleasure storing his sporty car in my garage while you and he were in the UK. I liked his sense of humor.”
“MaryAnn & Family – we were sorry to hear about the loss of Charlie. Bill worked for Charlie for several years in the Datagraphix International Dept., in England. I sincerely enjoyed working for him. I remember my very first business trip, to Arosa, Switzerland, shortly after arriving in England. As soon as we arrived in Switzerland, Charlie threw me the rental car keys, and said ‘you drive’. Little did I know we were going to go up a steep snowy mountain, in the winter, to a hotel at the top! It was scary, but beautiful. When we got to the top, Charlie said ‘Nice job’. We have many good memories of Charlie and MaryAnn.”
“Mary Ann & family, Our condolences. We were saddened by the news of Charlie passing. We remember our times together in England and your hospitality. Charlie introducing Noble to oysters in Paris, Venison in Wiesbaden, Satay in Almere Haven and the many wines and beers of Europe. Charlie will always remain in our memories.”
“Maryann, Paul Church informed me of Charlies passing. Please accept my deepest sympath. I only meet Charlie a few times, firstly in 1994 when he visited me at my office in Cardiff, UK. I had only then been in the IT business a few months. Charlie introduced me to some great contacts and over the years we did some good business together. I was always encouraged by Charllie’s bright and cheery attitude, always a smile on his face. Even though it had been some years since I had talked with him,I ofetn thought of him, he was a good man and I am sorry for your loss Kind thoughts and regards Ian “
“MaryAnn and family, My former husband Paul Church informed me about Charlies passing. Herewith my deepest sympathy on the loss of Charlie. Holding fine memories from the time you lived in Holland. He will never be forgotten.”