Emery L. Speth II

Emery L. Speth II obituary

Emery L. Speth II

Emery Speth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Vincennes on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Emery L. Speth II, 65, of Vincennes, passed away September 21, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Emery was born April 30, 1960 in Vincennes, IN the son of Emery L. Sr. and Shirley Williams Speth. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and worked as a truck driver and formerly at Gemtron. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Emery is survived by his wife, Rena D. Speth, a daughter, Carlei Speth and Kristina (Mike) Heacock of Lake Station, IN. His beloved grandchildren, Julia Wiggins, Michael Heacock Jr. and was expecting his third grandchild. He is also survived by a great granddaughter, Keilani Rose Williams, a sister in law, Penny Speth of Bruceville, IN.

Emery was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Michael L. Speth, and a sister, Patty Fox.

A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist the Speth family during their time of loss.

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