Irene C. Springborn

Irene C. Springborn, 83, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. She was born August 23, 1931 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Paul C. and Lillian M. Manthey Ehlert. On September 6, 1952 she married Robert C. Springborn in Fond du Lac and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2000. Irene was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School, Class of 1950. She was employed as a sales clerk with True Value Hardware Store in Fond du Lac for 17 years, retiring on August 1, 1996. Irene was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ and a Past President of the Eagles Auxillary. She was also a past president of the Wednesday Night Karl Ray Women’s Bowling League and Secretary for the Christian Board of Education for the city of Fond du Lac. Beginning in 1947 Irene was a very active member at Church of Peace including, Sunday school teacher, superintendant of Sunday school, president of the Martha Society, and secretary/treasurer of the Couples Club.



She is survived by her companion, Wayne Trepanier of Fond du Lac; one daughter, Donna (James) Henslin of Ripon; one son, Roger (Deborah) Springborn of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren, Kyle (Theresa) Henslin, Tyler Henslin, Robert (Stephanie) Springborn, and Jennifer (fiancé, Daniel Zirbel) Springborn; one great grandson, Parker Henslin. She is further survived by one sister-in-law, Grace Springborn of Fond du Lac; one brother-in-law, Duane (Florence) Springborn of Pickett; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister; two brothers-in-law, Willard Springborn and Cliff (Avis) Sampson.



Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 12 noon – 3:00 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Drewsen officiating. Burial will follow in Rosendale Cemetery.



A memorial is being established in Irene’s name.



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