Earl E. Springer

October 4, 1924 - May 2, 2015

Earl E. Springer, 90, of Broadalbin, NY went to heaven on Saturday May 2, 2015 after several years of being bound to his bed at home. We rejoice in his newfound freedom. He was born in Galway on October 4, 1924 a son of George and Emma Stoetzel Springer and grew up on the family farm. In 1950, the Springer family relocated their homestead, now a part of Knolls Atomic Power Plant, to Broadalbin. Here, Earl would switch from horse power for his farming endeavors to tractors. These same tractors are still in use on the farm today. Earl has worn many hats throughout his life. He ran the family dairy farm, raised and sold vegetables, and operated a bakery out of his garage. Earl served as a town tax assessor in Broadalbin for several years. In 1980, he received an award for the most increase in milk production in one year. He made many improvements to the farm that greatly improved drainage. In 1982, Earl was awarded the Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Springer; and three sisters, Jessie Fonda, Alice Varney, and Emily Merritt. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Mary (Mary Jo) Osterhout, whom he married on November 8, 1958; four children, Debbie (Dan) Sams, Larry (Jo Ann) Springer, Verlene (Claude) Perhealth, and Katrina Springer; four grandchildren, Trista (Jesse Lampkin) and Annika Sams, and Steven and Justin Perhealth; and a great-grandson, Colton Augustus Lampkin. Earl Springer’s legacy proudly continues through his family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 10 am – noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown. A service will be held at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Fowler, of the Johnstown Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial will follow at East Galway Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Broadalbin Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in care of the funeral home.