Duane Springborn Obituary

Duane "Cooch" Springborn, 95, of Pickett, WI passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.

Duane was born in Ripon, WI on May 24, 1929. He was the son of Charles Henry Springborn and Mayme Iona Robinson. He graduated from Ripon High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. On August 8, 1953, he married Florence Augusta Huth Springborn at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in rural Ludington, WI, near Fall Creek, WI. They were happily married for 66 years, until her passing in Dec 2019.

They are survived by three children Dennis (Debby), Jeffrey (Lynette), Steven (Kristin), seven grandchildren, Kevin, Jason, Sarah, Noah, Katie, Justin, and Ryan and three great grandchildren, Olivia, Brielle, and Gavin. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, his great-grandson Aiden, his sister Avis Sampson, his brothers, Willard "Will" and Robert "Bud", and his brothers and sisters-in-law: Clifford Sampson, Irene Springborn, Grace Springborn, Lester and Maxie May Huth, Arnold and Martha Huth, Clarence, Roger, and Diane Huth.

Cooch and Florence farmed near the Rush Lake area, and moved to Rosendale area in 1970. He worked for the US Department of Agriculture selling crop insurance for many years, and sold real estate for Action Agency in Ripon, WI. Before he retired in 1994, he worked in the appliance department for Sears. Cooch was involved in his community in many ways. As a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Cooch was an usher and served on the church counsel as treasurer. He also served on the zoning board for many years as secretary for the town of Ripon and the National Board of Real Estate Appraisers.

Duane enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and was especially proud of the peas he grew for his grandchildren to enjoy when they visited. Cooch enjoyed spending time with his sons and supported them in all they did as a dedicated and enthusiastic coach for their baseball teams. When he became a grandfather, that support and dedication continued with his grandchildren. He was their biggest cheerleader, and was always there, even if only in spirit. Distance may have kept him away, but he watched videos of them doing their activities over and over again. He was always the first to brag about their accomplishments no matter how big or small. He was a one of a kind grandpa! He will be missed.

He spent the last year of his life in the Residence at Oshkosh where he received wonderful care from a caring staff. The family is grateful for the kindness and care he was given.

VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church, 124 South Main Street, Rosendale.

SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church, with Rev. Jonathan Stansfield officiating. Burial to take place at Rosendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Peace Lutheran Church.

Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, on-line guestbook can be found at www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420


Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory
31 E. Division Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 921-4420