Ed Springer, stood out at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, not just because he was over six feet tall or because he lasted more than 20 years in the highly competitive Eurodollar pit, a rare achievement among hundreds of traders. “Ed was a legend because he was liked by everyone” ac- cording to former Director of the Exchange, John Newhouse who added, “Ed was totally honorable, he did everything with the highest standards.” Springer, 56, died peacefully at home Feb. 15, 2005 after a valiant two year battle with cancer of the esophagus. His wife of two decades, Linda, was at his side. The lifelong Chicagoan served with the 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam and was award- ed the Purple Heart. An avid outdoorsman and marathon cyclist, Springer spent countless hours walking northside neighborhoods, riding along the lake and cheering for the White Sox. But his real passion was escaping each summer with Linda and their son, Charlie, to northern Wisconsin. There they enjoyed the picturesque family cottage in Three Lakes with in-laws, Jack and Maryann Weier, right next door. In 2003 that lakeside community honored Ed by naming the annual golf tournament The Springer Open. He is the son of the late Vernon and Dorothy Springer; brother of Robert of Evanston, Brian of Chicago and the late Thomas Springer; uncle to Mary, Mark, Justin, Elizabeth, Allison, Paul and the late Teresa. A Memorial Service, with Military Honors, will be held Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Church, 1037 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.laf.org
