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Raymond Spiekermeier Obituary
Raymond David Spiekermeier, 79, of West Point, passed away at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at his home in West Point.
He was born on July 23, 1946, in Fort Madison, the son of Raymond J. "Jargo" and C. Lucille (Sickles) Spiekermeier. On July 15, 1966, he married Charlotte Thompson at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point. She preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter, Jean (Jim) Tennant of West Point; grandsons, Chance (Kenzie) Tennant of West Point, Chase (Jenna) Tennant of Norwalk; great-grandchildren, J.J. and Zoey; sisters-in-law, Audrey Diane of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Janet Horstman of Denmark, Iowa; brother-in-law, John Sander of Farmington; two nephews whom he raised as sons, Dean (Angela) Sartain of Williamsburg, Virginia, Shawn (Kim) Thompson of Wever; and five nieces, Sandra, Jennifer, Kandys, Paula, Lori. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; sister-in-law, Sharon Sander; brothers-in-law, Dean Thompson, Duane Sartain; and niece, Andrea Sartain.
Dave graduated from St. James School in 1964, top 12 of his class. He served in the United States Naval Reserve. He owned and operated the West Point Bee/Donnellson Star. Later he worked for Central Standard and Standard of Beaverdale. Dave was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, West Point Jaycees, West Point Fire and Rescue, Past Time Club, Amateur Trap Shooters, and Prairie Hunters. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed catfishing, and spending time on the river.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, St. Paul.
A memorial has been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
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Dan And Deb Schwenker
November 18, 2025
Dave started at Standard in the advertising department , and he did a fantastic job, lots of ideas and great promotions ! He later managed the Central store and when fire destroyed it he returned to Standard ! I always enjoyed working with Dave , he was a great guy and I have a lot of great memories of the times that we had together ! I am so sorry for your loss !
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