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DONALD SPECHT Obituary


DONALD "SPOOK" SPECHT, 76, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., Donald retired as a firefighter with the City of Fort Wayne for 20 years and was also retired owner of Donald A. Specht Remodeling. He was a member of The 20 Year Club with the Fire Dept. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, IU basketball, and Notre Dame football. Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Specht of Fort Wayne; son, Douglas (Lori) Specht of Huntertown; daughters, Sheryl (William) Roe of Humble, Texas and Laura (Jack) Lahrman of Fort Wayne; stepsons, Gregory Blain and Rick (Dawn) Blain, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Joseph (Carol) Specht of Fort Wayne; and sister, Dorothy Coleman of Fort Wayne; ex-wife, Glenda Remaklus; nine grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Gene Hollingsworth officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Firefighter Museum or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 12, 2013.
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Betty, I was very sorry to hear about Don. Junior enjoyed talking with him. He was so very pleasant and made a lasting impression.
I don't know where my head was when talking to you. I didn't realize that you had just lost him. You have my sympathy.

Marilyn Shirey

March 5, 2013

Joe & Carol,We share your sorrow at the loss of a loved one. A celebration of his life seems appropiate. GOD Bless you all.
Love, Susan & Ed Seidel

February 13, 2013

Laura, Jack, Dan & Michael,
Sorry for your loss. His suffering is over. You are in our prayers.

Deb & Russ Glasper

February 12, 2013

Dear Betty- the four of us had some fun times and lots of laughs. Many of them sitting on your screened-in porch talking about everything! Don was a fighter! I hate cancer. I'm sure going to miss Donnie Boy. Rest in peace.

Deb Johnston

February 12, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD (WHO'S WORD IS TRUTH) PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

February 12, 2013

Laurie & Doug,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you!
Gina Savieo

February 12, 2013

Betty: What an amazing imprint Don left on all who met him. His smile and humor will be missed. My prayers are with you.

Sandy Carbone

February 12, 2013

I will be missing a great friend,Sure will miss you on the golf course, Had a great time there with you.Rest in Peace, God love you.I will see you again.

Bob and Susan Oman

Robert Oman

February 12, 2013

I know he is sitting on a cloud, watching over us. What a sweet man. Thinking of you, Betty, as well as your family.
~Shelly, RN

February 12, 2013

TO FRIEND THAT WILL BE MISSED, ENJOYING
THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IN FLORIDA

JACK & DORIS O'LEARY

February 12, 2013

To a fellow Firefighter and a great friend. May you rest in peace.
Condolances Betty a lovely lady and also a great friend.

Bob @ Donna Morris

February 12, 2013

Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Don's death. I enjoyed working with him at the bank and I also enjoyed talking to him every May on his birthday. He suffered the last few years and he gave it his all in fighting that nasty cancer. He was a great guy and had a great and wonderful sense of humor. Rest in peace now, my friend. We will all meet again.

Wilma Page

February 12, 2013

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