Daniel Wayne Speck

Daniel Wayne Speck, 74, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home in Lewiston, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Dan was born June 30, 1951, in Lewiston to Carl and Vera Speck.

Dan worked at the Potlatch Corp. paper mill in Lewiston for 43 years, retiring in July 2014.

An avid outdoorsman, he spent a large amount of time camping at Elk River. His childhood was dominated by long family camping trips where he fell in love with the outdoors. After having a family, his love for the outdoors did not dwindle. He looked forward to taking his family on the annual camping trip up to Elk River.

Dan will be remembered for his larger-than-life sense of humor and warm personality. Everyone who knew him, from coworkers to family friends, was well accustomed to his jokes.

To him, family was not limited to just blood relatives. He loved his family more than anything on Earth, except maybe his spice rack. He loved cooking for anyone who stopped by and everyone was welcome at his dinner table.

He is survived by his wife Joanne Speck (Tarola), his children Daniel E. Speck and Kathryn Daly, his grandchildren Evan Daly, and Austin and Jordyn Speck. He is also survived by his sisters Debra Bower and Margaret Cyrus.

Dan was preceded in death by his mother Vera Speck (Peavey) and his father, Carl Speck, and his sisters Marlene and Valerie.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan's name to VFW Post 10043 in Lewiston.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Lewiston VFW Hall, 1104 Warner Ave., Lewiston. All are welcome to attend, share stories and honor Dan's memory.