Richard “Rick” A. Springer, 74, of rural Bluffton, passed away Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Rick was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 31, 1951, to Clyde and Helen (Miller) Springer. In addition to his wife, Rick is survived by a daughter, Kristy Springer of Bluffton; a son, Brent (Lainey) Springer of Poneto; and a brother, Rex (Brenda) Springer. Rick was preceded in death by his parents. Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.