Dr. Alan L Springer

Dr. Alan L. Springer, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:37 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home.

Alan was born on January 30, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Ruth (Lance) Springer. He married Doris Pribyl on July 25, 1952 in Berwyn, IL. She passed away June 3, 2013.

Also preceding in death are his parents, one brother, Eugene Springer and one sister, Marilyn Springer.

Surviving are: one son, Mark (Jeri) Springer of Sparta, NC; two daughters, Robin Wittmer of Pekin and Cathy (Carl) Powell of Pekin; three grandchildren, Chad (Jill) Powell, Cassidy (Ray Ramos) Powell and Morgan (Jeremiah) Pope; seven great grandchildren, Liani, Laila, Lexie, Daniel, Clayton, Taylor and Nathan.

Dr. Springer dedicated thirty-nine years of his life to veterinary medicine, serving as a compassionate and skilled veterinarian at Pekin Veterinary Clinic. Over nearly four decades, he provided comprehensive care to countless pets and their families in Central Illinois, building lasting trust through his expertise, dedication, and genuine love for animals. He was of the Catholic faith.

In his leisure time, Alan pursued a variety of passions that brought him joy and adventure. He was an avid golfer with two holes in one, angler and bowler, relishing the camaraderie and relaxation these activities offered. He enjoyed bulldozing the land that he owned near Victoria, IL. He especially cherished traveling with his beloved wife, Doris, creating cherished memories during their earlier years together. As a licensed private pilot, Alan fulfilled a lifelong dream by piloting aircraft on numerous fly-in fishing expeditions to the remote wilderness lakes of Canada – trips that combined his love of aviation, the thrill of the outdoors, and the serenity of pristine fishing spots. These journeys remained some of his most treasured experiences.

A visitation celebrating Alan’s life will be on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Pantry or TAPS.