Everett Springmeier

Everett G. Springmeier, 98, of Davenport, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Everett will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church,916 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, Davenport. Additional visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass in the gathering space at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Everett George Springmeier was born June 25, 1921 in rural Blue Grass, Iowa the only child of George and Flora Springmeier.  When Everett was 10 years old his family moved to Davenport, and a while later a young girl named Loretta moved into the house next door. Everett and Loretta were married, December 29, 1945 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davenport.

Everett proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. During his service he came down with a severe illness, and while hospitalized his entire battalion was killed in action.  Everett would tell you he was “lucky his entire life.”

Everett retired in 1979 following 38 years at the Rock Island Arsenal.  Following his retirement, he worked for the Pleasant Valley School District and W & H Livery Service driving a limo for Halligan McCabe and other local funeral homes.

Everett had a tremendous work ethic and a great devotion to his family.  He adored being “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He also enjoyed gardening and travelling with Loretta.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 74 years, Loretta, children, Debbie (Bud) Friedholdt, Carmel, Indiana, Bob Springmeier, Davenport, Ron (Linda) Springmeier, Lake in the Hills, Illinois, Cindy (Ray) LaFrentz, Bettendorf, Judy (Ed) Langford, Davenport, and John (Ngoc) Springmeier, Davenport.; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.