Richard "Dick" LeRoy Speth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

RICHARD LEROY SPETH 1933 - 2019 Richard “Dick” LeRoy Speth age 85 of Bellevue, NE passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Hillcrest Shadow Lake in Papillion, NE. Dick was born on December 2, 1933 to Herbert Henry and Edna Anna Dora (Gleesing) Speth in Ida Grove, IA. He was raised and schooled in Ida Grove and he graduated from Schaller High School in Schaller, IA with the class of 1951. After high school, he attended Commercial Extension School in Omaha, NE for two years. Then he worked at Schaller Bank in Schaller. In 1953, Dick moved to Omaha, NE and worked at Kresge's Dime Store. While in college, he met Darlene Bernice Vraspir and they were later married on June 5, 1955 at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. Dick served his country in the U.S. Army for two years from 1955 until 1957. Dick and Darlene made their home and raised their children in the Omaha area. After returning home from the service he worked part time at several gas stations and at one time Dick owned and operated five filling stations. When not working Dick was an avid bowler, he shot a 798 Series, which was the City High Series for many years. Later in his bowling career Dick had four 300 games. He enjoyed playing golf and at one time he made a hole in one. People enjoyed Dick’s dry sense of humor and wit. In retirement, Dick and Darlene enjoyed traveling. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Omaha. Richard is survived by his wife: Darlene Speth of Bellevue, NE; daughter: Karen Horton and husband Todd of Elkhorn, NE; three sons: Doug Speth and wife T.J. of Papillion, NE; Roger Speth and wife Char of Vergennes, IL; Steve Speth and wife Shae of Springfield, NE; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sister: Sharon Browning of Early, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Edna Speth, two sisters: Bonnie Hase and husband George, Betty Schoenfeld and husband Alvern “Chub”, and brother-in-law: Jim Browning. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, April 14, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Plattsmouth. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, April 15, 2019 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Lloyd Stuhr officiating and Marcia Fleming as organist. Military Rites will be conducted by Nebraska Army National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard. His Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. The family suggests memorial to First Lutheran Church or the Humane Society. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Richard "Dick" LeRoy Speth

December 2, 1933 - April 11, 2019