SPRINGER, Jeffrey Drew "Jeff" - b. June 17, 1946 - d. April 5, 2013

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Jeffrey Drew Springer, 66, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Friday, April 5, 2013.  Jeff was born June 17, 1946 in Queens, New York, the son of Elias and Frances (Bowles) Springer.  

Jeff and Suzanne Crisp were married in 1965.  He received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Emporia State University.  Jeff served our country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He taught PE in Moline and Severy, Kansas elementary schools and then in various schools in USD 501.  He was a longtime Boy Scout leader of Troop 10 in Topeka.  He was a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and an Eagle Scout whose son and three grandsons also achieved that rank.  Jeff was also a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award.  His family was most important in his life, and he also enjoyed teaching, coaching, Boy Scouts of America, and woodcarving.  Jeff's family is so proud of him for his service to our country and for the caring and giving person that he was who loved everyone and always reached out to the less fortunate, those in need, and made a difference in their lives.  Jeff was a member of University United Methodist Church in Topeka and the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Suzy (Crisp) Springer, of the home; his son, Mike Springer (Tami) of Collinsville, Illinois; his daughter, Stacey Bailey (Quinten) of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Sarah Wilson (Brandon) and Andrew Springer of Collinsville, Illinois and Tanner, Randy, and Peri Bailey, all of Topeka, Kansas; his mother, Fran Springer of Bradenton, Florida; brothers, Craig Springer  (Patricia) and Tim Springer, all of Bradenton, Florida; and a sister, Jacquie Trevino (Tony) of Ottawa Lake, Michigan.  Jeff was preceded in death by his father.

Family will greet friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614.  Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at University United Methodist Church, 1521 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604.  Burial with military honors will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's name to the Jayhawk Area Council Boy Scouts of America for camping scholarships and may be sent to 1020 SE Monroe, Topeka, KS 66612 or in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

(published in the Topeka Capital-Journal April 6, 2013)
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Jeff is the husband of Suzanne (Suzy) Crisp, formerly of Howard, and son-in-law of Irma Crisp and the late Dennis Crisp.