William J. (Bill) Spring, age 61, passed away at his home in Lebanon, Ohio on Monday (July 20, 2009). He was born on May 9, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio to Larry and Mary Spring. He was a 1966 graduate of Richmond High School where he was an All-State Center on the football team. He attended both Indiana State University and Purdue University prior to enlisting in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. He became a skilled salesman and businessman and enjoyed hobbies which included spending time with his grandchildren, playing handball, gardening, fishing and restoring old cars. He is survived by his wife of 30 years - Mary Spring; children - Scott Chandler, Cory Chandler, Mercedes Robb and Savannah Hoying; sisters - Kathryn Neiswender and Judith Spring; grandchildren - Jake, Brandon, Skyla and Ellen. Friends may call on Saturday (July 25, 2009) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary, 32 South 11th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374. Services and interment will be at 1:30 pm in Earlham Cemetery (1101 National Road West -Richmond, Indiana) where military graveside services will be conducted by the Wayne County Honor Guard. www.riggle-waltermann.com