Richard P. "Dick" Spring

Richard Paul "Dick” Spring, 88 of Delaware, formerly of Zanesville, died July 27, 2013 @ 8:37 PM at his son's residence in Delaware. He was born Thursday, May 14, 1925 in Zanesville, the son of John James Spring and Lillie May (Townsend) Spring. He married Ruth M. (Eppley) Spring on December 2, 1950. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Dick served his county with the Army Air Corp during WWII, serving with the 502nd Bomb Group, 411th Bomb Squadron and 315th Bomb Wing 20 Army Air Force. He received the American Theater Ribbon; Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon; two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Unit Badge Victory Medal. Dick was manager of the Business Equipment in downtown Zanesville retiring following many years of service and was a member of the Zanesville Kiwanis Club where he was past president. He was a 50 year member of The Boy Scouts of America; a cause very near and dear to Dick's heart. Dick earned a place in the history of the Muskingum Valley Council as one of their most active, and committed volunteers. Through his 50 years of service to the local scouts, he personally led 13 Treks to Philmont and served as a leader in Boy Scouting and Exploring. Dick served in many different committees and boards including many years on the Executive Board. His passion and dedication were an inspiration to the hundreds of leaders and thousands of youth who knew him. Dick has been the recipient of many honors and awards which include; Silver Beaver Award, Vigil Honor and 40 Year Veteran Award and 50 Year Veteran Award. The Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America benefited, and the council is a better place, thanks to his years of exceptional service! In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by two sons: Richard (Rick) Paul (Sherri Lynn Gates) Spring II and Tim Alan (Becky McBroom) Spring. He has five grandchildren: Daniel Jared, Jeremy James, Trinda Marie Walter, Andrew Spring and Leah Spring. He has eight great grandchildren, Jordanna, Serenity, Destiny, Daniel Jared (DJ), Chelcee, Makenna,Tyler and Colton Walter. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons: John Ralph Spring, and Todd Andrew Spring (Darla Archibald). Per Dick's wishes there will be no visitation and a cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Martin J. Ralko as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery with VFW Post 1058 conducting Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Scouts of American, 734 Moorehead Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 in Dick’s memory. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com

Richard P. "Dick" Spring

May 14, 1925 - July 27, 2013