David Paul Speck

David Paul Speck

David Speck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iles Grandview Park Chapel on Feb. 1, 2026.
David Paul Speck, 56, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by his family.

David was born on September 28, 1969, to Mary Burgan and Alfred Presley in Des Moines. David lived in Des Moines where he enjoyed being outdoors and working on his vehicles. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching the Patriots play football and watching NASCAR races. You could also catch him watching old westerns, especially John Wayne movies.

David is survived by his son Kristopher Speck (Kalee); daughters Cheyenne Speck (Dametrick) and MacKenzie Speck; his parents Mary Burgan (Myles) and Alfred Presley (Linda); brothers Brian Kellogg, James Yates, Robin Presley, LeRoy Presley and Hilbert Presley; and sister Annette Riggs (Arnie). Also surviving are David's grandchildren: Chloe Speck, Caydence Speck, Sophia Bauer, ZaKayla Balliet, Sandra Speck, Saige Speck, Camri Buchholz, and Elizabeth Speck and many other family members.

David was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Donald and Marjorie Speck, his paternal grandparents Hilbert and Julia Presley, sister Lisa Echols, nephew Nathaniel Bensley and his grandson Pierceson Balliet.

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