Peter Springer

1873 - 1950  (77 years)

• Name	Peter Springer  [1]
  Birth	24 Apr 1873
  Gender	Male
  Death	8 Sep 1950
  Person ID	I5709	Schrock-Birkey Connection
  Last Modified	8 Apr 2017

  
  

  Father	Valentine Springer,   b. 25 Dec 1833, Sarrebourg, Moselle, FR d. 5 Nov 1913, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Marie Esch,   b. 27 Jun 1843, Bisping, Moselle, Lorraine, FR d. 10 Jan 1934, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL (Age 90 years)
  Marriage	25 Aug 1861	Saint-Médard, Moselle, FR   [2]
  Notes	Parents John & Elizabeth Esch wife of Valentine Springer married 1861 France 8 children: Peter John Joseph Benjamin Andrew Valentine son & daug. passed in France immigrated 1891 with children & Marie's Mother Elizabeth Marie Springer, daughter of John and Elizabeth Esch, was born June 27, 1843, in St. Medard, Alsace Lorraine, France; died Jan. 10, 1934; aged 90 y. 6 m. 13 d. Her father having passed away before her birth she and her mother lived at the home of her grandfather. In the year 1861 she was married to Valentine Springer of St. Medard, France. To this union were born 8 children. In 1891 she with her family came to America and settled in the vicinity of Metamora, Ill. They were engaged in farming here for a time and then moved to Fisher, Ill. When she and her husband retired they returned to Woodford County and resided in Metamora. In 1913 her husband passed away and 7 years later she made her home with her children. Her last years were spent in the home of her son, Peter Springer, near Metamora. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, and a daughter who died in France, another son John and grandson Benjamin of Fisher, Ill. Those who remain are her 5 sons Andrew, Joseph, and Peter of Metamora; Valentine of Fisher; Benjamin of Washington, 24 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Sister Springer united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a constant and faithful follower of her Savior throughout her entire life. She was of a lively personality and had a kind heart that won many friends for her. Children and grandchildren will ever remember her devotion and tenderness for her own. "Mother's gone beyond this world of sorrow, pain and care, Gone to be with Jesus; Oh, will we miss her there?" Services were held at the home of her son Peter Springer on Friday, Jan. 12, in charge of A. A. Schrock and at the Metamora Mennonite Church in charge of H. R. Schertz. Text, Rev. 6. Burial Harmony Cemetery. [3]
  Family ID	F3994	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Obit: Springer. --- Peter, son of Valentine and Marie (Esch) Springer, was born in St. Medard, Alsace-Lorraine, April 24, 1873; passed to his reward Sept. 8, 1950; aged 77 y. 4 m. 13 d. When he was sixteen years old, he came to America with his brother (Andrew) and made his home near Metamora, Ill. On Feb. 15, 1900, he was united in marriage to Emma Esch, of Washington, Ill. To this union were born 2 sons (Alvin and Raymond, of Metamora), and 2 daughters (Alvina and Mrs. Martha Neumann, also of Metamora). Surviving are his widow, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Joseph, Eureka, Ill.; Valentine, Fisher, Ill.; and Ben, Washington, Ill.). His parents, 2 brothers (John and Andrew), and one sister (Mary) preceded him in death. In his early youth he accepted Christ and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church the remainder of his life. He was quite a successful farmer, having retired twelve years ago. A lover of nature, he spent many hours out of doors. Birds and animals learned to trust him as their friends. Because of his honest friendliness, he gained the respect and friendship of all who knew him. Among his most valued friends were the small children in his neighborhood, with whom he spent many happy hours. Funeral services were in charge of H. R. Schertz

  
  

• Sources

  [S11] Obituaries of Individuals. [S269] GeneaNet Family Tree of Jean François Lorentz. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105910895/marie-springer.