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1967
DIED
2014
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William Speeg Obituary
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for William Speeg
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Bonnie
February 12, 2024
Although its been ten years, still miss you and miss celebrating with chili dogs on our birthday! Love You Bill. Bonnie
Kelly
February 12, 2024
Bill you are always in my heart!
Bonnie
February 12, 2023
Nine years Bill and still missing my "Birthday Buddy"!
Great memories!
Kelly
February 13, 2022
Bill you filled my life with such incredible joy. Carrying you in my heart as I always will. Thank you for sharing your life with me.
Bonnie
February 12, 2022
Miss you and looking forward to celebrating our birthdays with those chili dogs again! Love Bonnie
Bonnie Freeberg
February 12, 2021
Miss you Bill - I say "Hello" every morning and know you can hear me. I see your smile and laughing eyes in our beautiful Granddaughter and we are so blessed that you gave her to us! Kelly and Ash have honored your Legacy so proudly. Love. Bonnie
Kelly
February 12, 2021
Dear Sweet Bill,
You are always with us.
We miss you and love you!
Kel
Neil Wieczoreck AKA. (RAZOR)
December 15, 2020
He had such a bright spirit, positive attitude and anyone on the ship could always count on him to help when it came down to it. I found a christmas story he helped to write during our 1st deployment to persian gulf. I found myself laughing and decided to look him up this is not what i expected to find! I found his name in the uss fox death list. I'll always be proud to call you fellow shipmate and good friend. Godspeed and may the wind always stay at your back bill, Rest in peace!
Kelly Speeg
February 12, 2020
Bill you are always in our hearts! We love you and miss you!
BONNIE B
February 12, 2019
Kelly and Ashley,
Hard to believe its been 5 years. Bill is in my heart every day and will be forever. He loved you both so much and so proud of you both. Thinking of you and sending love at this difficult time. "Grief changes from time to time but never goes away"
Love you,Grammi
December 15, 2015
Oh Bill!!! Kelly and Ashley. ...I just heard from someone at the gym this morning of Bill's passing when I asked about you guys. I can't stop crying. Kelly, please reach out to me. It's Angie from the gym....one of your first friends there. Hugs and hugs. Love you. 760-678-8666.
Old Friend
June 9, 2015
My heart goes out to you.
June 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. An old friend.
We Love You Bill! You are #1
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
In Honor and Tribute
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
Ironman Bill - ENDURE
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
The Empire State Building Run-Up Feb. 2013
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
FOREVER MY LOVE!
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
AROO!!! Spartan Strong
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
Smiling eyes
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
Aloha Pal
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
Kelly Speeg
March 12, 2015
Dear Dimp,
It's 2015. It's been a tough fight on this road without you.This past month alone has been very, very painful. We saw the first anniversary of your passing, your 48th birthday, and our 25th wedding anniversary. Our families are broken hearted without you and we mourn you everyday. Please know YOU are ALWAYS in our hearts and WILL BE FOREVER! Death certainly is the most final, painful, and irreversible chapter in one's life. I thought I knew what final was, but I didn't. Sadly, I know now. I want to thank you for sharing the beauty of your life with me and giving me the blessing of being your wife and Ash's mom. Our love will ENDURE this test of time!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Forever your Kittygirl
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Kelly Speeg
September 8, 2014
I Love You Pal!!!
You are always, always with me!!!
Please keep listening, because I keep talking. I miss you sooooooooooooooooo.
Kelly & Ashley Speeg
June 15, 2014
WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU!
Ash and I are sending you LOTS of LOVE and HUGS, straight to heaven. Wishing you a very Happy Father's Day as we honor and remember you. You are the most wonderful husband and dad and we miss you so very much; more and more each day. Thank you for blessing our lives and giving us the gift of your love. You are our world and we love you. You are forever with us and are constantly in our hearts. YOU ARE OUR HERO!!! OUR IRONMAN!!!
You are always #1 to me!!! I love you pal <3
May 13, 2014
Hi Pal,
I miss you so very much. You are the first thing I think of when I wake, and you are the last thing I think of as I try to sleep. I miss your incredible smile and twinkling eyes. I miss talking with you and holding your hand. I miss sharing in your joy and excitement. I miss sitting on the couch and snuggling close. I miss our daily routines. I miss watching you and Ashley having fun together and sharing a laugh, a song, a smile. I miss everything about you. You are my best friend and I treasure all the moments we were blessed to share. And I know you are always besides us on whatever journey we are on, and I thank you for that. Together Forever. I love you pal!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO, Kitty
May 12, 2014
Dear Dimple,
I love you more with each passing day and ache as time marches on. You are constantly in my thoughts and in my heart! I will honor you always and I know you are always with us. I love you infinity times infinity times infinity.
All my love forever.
Your,
Kittygirl
John Freeberg
March 5, 2014
Bill: March 6,2014: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You are in my thoughts every minute of every day!
Every where I look I see you, helping, laughing, being my Bill!
You will be in my heart forever and ever.
I LOVE YOU!
Dad
February 26, 2014
I just learned of Bill's passing, I'm so saddend by this tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to Kelly and Ashley. Bill was an amazing man, I loved his and Kelly's dedication to leading a healthy lifestyle, both were role models to everyone that knew them. I'm just in shock. God Bless Bill and all family members that will miss him more than Bill could ever imagine.
Ron Rosol, a friend from 24 hour Fitness!
Summer Hathaway
February 24, 2014
Sincere Condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Bill. I'm so sorry Kelly and Ashley for your loss. I have only good memories of Bill. He was such a sweet man who loved his family.
Summer Hathaway (Bertalan)
February 22, 2014
Dear Kelly and Ashley,
We have such fond memories of the entire Speeg family. We met you several years ago at the Sanford Soapbox Derby track. One of our racers went to the hospital unexpectantly and the Speeg family helped to make sure the little girl could still race, was fed and well cared for.
Bill designed "ERIC" weights for his superstock car. Honestly- Bill just was a giver. He was ALWAYS trying to help another family.
I am so sad. Bill will be missed by so many. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of a great man, husband and father.
The Pond family- Rick, Terry, Eric, TJ, and David (Altamonte Springs, FL)
Bill, my best friend and me 2009 in Las Vegas.
Hannes de Buhr
February 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to your entire Family.
Bill wasnt just a friend but also an inspiration for many. A true hearted and always joyful man, one who never lost his smile no matter the situation. Bill was also the first to properly show me the greatness and beauty of the USA. You have my thanks my friend, you will be missed. I wish you all the best where ever you are now.
Hannes de Buhr
February 21, 2014
Patti & Tom Eafrati
February 21, 2014
Dearest Kelly and Ashley,
Our deepest most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Bill touched so many lives and we are so blessed to have known him. We pray that you can find comfort in knowing he will always be with you in spirit. He was truly a great man.
Sincerely, Patti & Tom Eafrati
ElizaBeth Kimball
February 20, 2014
Dear Kelly and Ashley,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was so proud of you both. Not only is this a great loss for you but for the derby as well. Bill was so full of life and always willing to help out. Although his time here was short his accomplishments were great. He touched the lives of many people. Now that his work here on earth is done you have the best guardian angel anyone could ask for. May you find peace that he is in good hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
ElizaBeth, Mark, Alicia and James Kimball
ElizaBeth Kimball
February 20, 2014
Dear Kelly and Ashley,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was so proud of you both. Not only is this a great loss for you but for the derby as well. Bill was so full of life and always willing to help out. Although his time here was short his accomplishments were great. He touched the lives of many people. Now that his work here on earth is done you have the best guardian angle anyone could ask for. May you find peace that he is in good hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
ElizaBeth, Mark, Alicia and James Kimball
John Lee
February 20, 2014
Bill was always very enthusiastic in everything be did and a upbeat happy person. He was fun to be around. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Robert Yniguez
February 20, 2014
GOD has promised us eternal life after death. We are sad because we will miss you here on earth......but we also have joy knowing you are with The Lord, and get to see what heaven is like. smiling down knowing what awaits us all. GOD Bless you Bill Speeg.
February 20, 2014
Kelly, Ashley and family,
You are all in our thoughts and heartfelt wishes for you to remember your wonderful memories of Bill. He truly was an inspiration with his energy and love of the athletic life and it's challenges. Not to mention the joy he found with his family and endeavors. Take care.
Best, Lynda Robson
Ryan Yniguez
February 20, 2014
Bill, you were a big inspiration too all of us that raced Soap Box Derby. You made the sport fun, and every race was more exciting then the next. And you were a big part of all of our success in Akron. My condolences to you guys Ashley and Kelley.
February 20, 2014
Kelly & Ashley:
My beloved Bill always looked after Grammi telling me to "Hold on, Hold on" whenever I struggled with anything. No words can be said to ease your broken hearts and erase the pain. Just try to "Hold on, Hold on"
All my Love, Grammi
Robert Yniguez
February 20, 2014
To Kelly and Ashley,
So sorry for your loss. Bill was one of the best. The time he took to help my son Ryan in the SoapBox Derby will never be forgotten. I will always remeber him standing with me at the top of the Hill when Ryan was in the final heat in Akron. He was there to support Ryan and me. He was ALWAYS there for the kids. That takes an extrodinary man, and he was.
He is in our prayers and so are you two and the rest of your family.
February 19, 2014
Keely & Ashley
Sorry but keep going
Jack R. Freeberg
Kathy & Wes Burandt
February 19, 2014
Cousin Kelly,
Bill's sudden passing is a huge loss. He sure packed a lot of good quality living into his short 47 years leaving lots of people with many wonderful memories. What a great American! Kelly, our conversations through the years have been few but please know our family love for you is great. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are there with you, Ashley and family today and always. And we too will be wearing gym shoes on Friday here in Rockford in honor of Bill.
Mike Britt
February 19, 2014
On behalf of the Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts club, I would like to express condolences to Kelly and Ashley and all of Bill's family at your loss. Bill was a member of our club and owner of a 1966 Crown Fire Engine with which he participated in events in and around the Escondido and Valley Center area. Bill was always kind, friendly and willing to lend a helping hand. I had many conversations with Bill since I own ex-Orange County Fire Dept 1966 Crown pumper that is a sister fire engine to Bill's from the same order of trucks. I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He will be missed.
Mike Britt
President, Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts
(Southern Calif. Chapter of SPAAMFAA)
www.crownfirecoach.org
Rainer E. de Buhr
February 19, 2014
Dear Bill,
you touched the lives of thousands of families who looked to you for guidance, support, and love. So let us say Thank You for touching our life, too. We will never, never forget you!
Valerye Lawhorn
February 19, 2014
What a wonderful spirit he had! It was a pleasure sharing the soap box derby Akron experience with him the last 2 years. My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Eric Griffin
February 19, 2014
What a wonderful person to be gone so soon. I only knew Bill through the Soap Box Derby but you could tell that he would be well received at anything he did. Kelley and Ashley my heart goes out to you both and I pray for your peace and comfort. Bill, I guess our rematch jog up the hill will be at another time and place-you will truly be missed.
Eric Johnson
February 19, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We met in high school in Michigan, and he and I got our first "real" jobs together at the local McDonald's where his Mother also worked. He was a good friend who could always make me laugh. I uploaded a photo of one of the last times I saw Bill, guessing it was Christmas of '85 or '86 when he was home from the Navy and I was home from college (he had more hair back then, but the same smile).
Bill in 1985 or 1986
Eric Johnson
February 19, 2014
February 19, 2014
Bill you were the first to step up and say welcome when I first attended my first Regionals meeting. Your warmth and welcoming smile will always be part of my memories of you. Rest in God's Peace my friend. Gone but never forgotten.
Bernie Daynes, Peterborough Ontario Canada
Cheryl Delzell
February 19, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I went to high school with Bill and will always remember his smile. It seemed like Bill was always smiling. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Bobby Krencisz
February 18, 2014
Kelly and Ashley
I am so sorry to hear the news of Bill. He is a great man that touched everyone he met. I think of all of you often and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be dearly missed.
Anthony Stubleski
February 18, 2014
Wow, I am Bill used to joke and hang around back in high school. My prayers are for him and his family!
Bob & Rosemary Krencisz, Sr.
February 18, 2014
It was so sad to hear of his passing. Bill was a great man, We are so sorry to hear that he passed. We will include him in our prayers.
February 18, 2014
So sad to hear of Bill's passing. Kelly & Ashley my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time. Love Angie Krencisz
Fran Seabeck
February 18, 2014
Bill and I met when I was on the staff of the All-American Soap Box Derby. What a special person he was. He was always cheerful and so proud of his wife Kelly and daughter Ashley. You will be missed Bill. RIP
February 18, 2014
So sorry to hear about Bill passing on. He was a sophomore when I was a senior and he had such a bright spirit. I liked him from the beginning. You could tell God put one of his Special People in our community. Please know the God of all comfort is with you and our community and classmates from 87-84 will miss him.
Warmly,
C.J. Rimmmer
Angie Hull
February 18, 2014
Kelly & Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was truly an amazing man. I always looked forward to talking with him when you came to Akron each year. What a huge personality! ...and always a smile on his face. I remember him all excited a few years back, telling me how he was sending Ashley to a fancy hair salon for a celebrity haircut. He was so thrilled to do something special for her. What a great dad he was. He will definitely be missed.
Keeping you both in my thoughts.
Angie Hull (Seabeck)
Mary McWilliams
February 18, 2014
I only knew Bill for short while at the 24 Hour Fitness Gym in Vista. He always had a twinkle in his eye and the best smile. He was a great guy--a sweet guy. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. My deepest sympathies to Kelly and the family.
Jerry & Becky Gresko
February 18, 2014
It is so sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a friendly person. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Such great memories of Bill , Kelly and Ashley racing in Las Vegas, Our hearts are sad and we wish Kelly and Ashley the best. You will be in our prayers.
Bruce Hunsicker, Jr.
February 18, 2014
Bill was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face, and it was genuine. We will miss him deeply in the derby family. I pray for comfort for the family in your time of sorrow.
Bill Gene and Brian 2014
February 18, 2014
Bill Ryan and Kerry 2014
February 18, 2014
The all American 2014
February 18, 2014
Teri Eckhart Green
February 18, 2014
To Bill's family: I met Bill in high school in Michigan, and we shared many fun times together. Bill was such a funny, light-hearted, easy-going spirit. He never met a stranger, it seemed. We lost touch after high school but I never forgot about him. Just reading about his accomplishments is awe-inspiring. Looking at his picture I can't help but respond to that genuine smile. It's that smile that I remember most. Bill was cherished and I'm sending all my love to his family; I'm so very sorry for your loss and I pray for each of you to be comforted by all the wonderful memories of your own and those shared by others.
February 18, 2014
Dear Kelly and Ashley , we will truly miss Bill and his love for derby racing. What stands out for Ryan And I is every time we would see Bill he had a smile on his face and always a great attitude about him. We are so sadden over this and will miss him so much as it is our last year going to Akron, Ohio and we won't have Bill to load Ryan and Nicole on the starting ramp. Our love and prayers to you and your family. Love Terry Ryan And Nicole.
Greg Grant
February 18, 2014
Just wanted to send my deepest condolences and prayers. I went to school with Bill at Bedford. We wrestled and were in the school variety show together. I have great memories of Bill and his passing is very saddening. I had always hoped he'd make it to a reunion and often heard his name mentioned among our classmates. Although we lost contact after school I considered us friends. In every picture I see his smile, and the happiness he had, and that's how I remember of my friend..
Matt Feldpausch
February 18, 2014
To the family of Bill Speeg,
I am so sad to read of Bill's passing, and I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. My name is Matt Feldpausch from Michigan. I had the privilege of meeting Bill at the AASBD in Akron, OH several years back, at least as far back as 2007 when my brother Andrew won the All-American. Since then, I always crossed paths with Bill every year in Akron. There are a lot of great volunteers at the derby every year, but he is one that always stuck out to me. I don't know if I can adequately describe all the great qualities he demonstrated to my family and all the other derby families! Bill had a great spirit about him, he showed respect, was always helpful, kept the atmosphere positive, and showed he truly cared! I only got to see Bill once a year, but I feel like I lost a friend and will truly miss him! Thanks for sharing a great servant with all of us derby families!
Sincerely,
Matt Feldpausch
mike downing
February 18, 2014
I was shocked to hear about Bill, my thoughts and prayers go out to Bills loving family.
Mike and Margie Downing
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