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Roger SPEELMAN Obituary

SPEELMAN Roger Dale Roger Dale Speelman, age 63, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in the University of Toledo Medical Center after a short illness. Born July 19, 1946 in Oakland, California to Dale Edward and Marilyn (Kaiser) Speelman. Roger attended two years at Libbey High School and graduated from E. L. Bowsher High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in Business administration. He served in the United States Navy. Roger worked for the City of Toledo in the Human Resource department for 5 years. Previously he had worked for the former Seaway Foodtown for 18 years. Roger was a lifetime member of Bethel Lutheran Church serving on church council. Roger was a University of Toledo and Ohio State Fan and all Cleveland sports teams. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Sally (Parker); daughters, Kimberly (Craig) Frantz, Julie Speelman; granddaughters, Cassandra, KayLynn, and Kara Frantz; sister, Sally Jo (William) Zak; brother, Gary (Elizabeth) Speelman. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home, 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd. at Byrne Rd. on Thursday February 4, 2010, 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1853 South Ave., Toledo, Ohio. The family suggests memorials to Bethel Lutheran Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Family and friends wishing to share a memory of Roger or offer a condolence to his family are encouraged to do so at berstickerscottfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2010.

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Sharyn Purcell-Fondren

February 12, 2010

Sally,
I was so saddened to hear of Roger's passing. I've always fondly remembered the evening you came to show me your engagement ring...I don't know who was smiling more, you or Rog!
May it help you to know that the thoughts and prayers of friends near and far are with you and your family.

Sharyn Purcell-Fondren
Long Neck, DE

Tracy Dodge-Erd

February 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Speelman. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We remember him from the Bethel Lutheran Church Family.

The Dodge and Erd Families

Curt Lutman & Family

February 10, 2010

Sally, Kim, Julie,
My family and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies

Linda Wallace

February 6, 2010

Sally, I am so very sorry to hear about Roger. Roger and I grew up together but lost touch over the years. I have very fond memories of him. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Linda Wallace (Overholt)

Judi Overholt Smith

February 6, 2010

Sally, I am so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength you need at this time. Judi Overholt Smith

Joellen Brown

February 6, 2010

Sally,
I was so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joellen (Gennings) Brown

February 6, 2010

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Shannon Markland Kellogg

February 5, 2010

Sally, Sorry to hear of your loss. Retirement is not supposed to be like that! Call when you get a chance so we can catch up.
Your fellow colleague at good old TTH. Arlene Markwood

MaryAnn Herring-Horwat

February 5, 2010

Sally, Kim & Julie.
I am so sorry to hear about Roger.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Cindy Martin

February 4, 2010

Sally, So sorry to hear about Roger. My kids remember him most by his oohs and ahhs at the Wonderly 4th of July celebration. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian and Cindy Martin

Ray Cox

February 4, 2010

Julie,
You and your family will be on our thoughts and prayers here at Middletown Christian.

Roberta Perry

February 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Cook

February 4, 2010

Sally, sorry for the loss of your husband. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Mary Cook and Family

February 4, 2010

Sally & family -

You are in our prayers.

Terry & Vicki Phillips

Fred Braker

February 4, 2010

Sally
I want you to know how sorry I was to read about Roger. I know you will miss him very much. Just hang on to your memories and your family they will help you through this hard time.

Karensue Draheim Sapp

February 4, 2010

Kim & Craig
I am sorry to hear of the news about your Dad.
May memories help you through this difficutl time.
Peace

bill gors

February 3, 2010

sally, sorry to see of rogers passing. you guy's were two of the few that stayed together forever. i didn't know roger's family that well, but later in life i met some of his family while working at wyandot memorial hospital, in upper sandusky. they were as nice as the two of you always were. hope to see you at our next reunion. you're in our prayers. bill and lynn gors (archbold, oh.)

Judy & John Brown

February 3, 2010

Dear Sally, Kim, & Julie,

We are soo sorry to hear about Roger. We hope you some feel comfort knowing Roger suffers no more. What a terrible loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, always.

Mike Kachenmeister

February 3, 2010

Sally and Family:
I am so sorry about your loss of Roger.
Although we haven't seen you in many years, we were friends going back to our Bowsher years and before.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 3, 2010

Sally & Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our good friend Roger. We will miss him dearly. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

Frank & Marci Landl

Jeff Melton

February 3, 2010

Sally, Kristy and I are so sorry to hear about Roger. You and your family are in our prayers.

Luben and Julie Germanoff

February 3, 2010

Sally (Julie and Kim) and Sally - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We were so sorry and sad to hear of Roger's passing. We too are grateful for our many memories and will share some of them with you later! Our sympathu and love to you all! Luben and Julie Germanoff

Marilyn - Glenn Weyant

February 3, 2010

Sally , Kim and Julie We are; saddened to hear of Roger's death We will long remember the good times at Harbor Winds

Nancy&Joe Wonderly

February 3, 2010

Sally and Family, We are so very sorry to hear about Roger. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many good memories of our times at the lake and in Maumee.

Jean Wonderly

February 3, 2010

Dear Sally, Julie and Kim,
We were so sorry to get the sad news about Roger's death. He was such a nice man and always made our fireworks day so much fun. We will miss him. May Heaven send you comfort today.
You have our sincere sympathy.
Love from the Wonderlys--Bob, Jean, Terri, Jeff, Matt and Mike

Mary Lou and Roger Ball

February 3, 2010

Oh Sally, we are so saddened and shocked to hear about Roger. May your memories give you strength, and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Peace, prayers and blessings.

February 3, 2010

To Julie and the Speelman Family,

All of us here at Yellow Springs High School/McKinney Middle School wish to express our condolescences on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

On behalf of the staff and students,

John Gudgel, Principal of Yellow Springs High School
U. of Toledo Graduate 1979

Ron &Kelly Rider

February 3, 2010

Sally, So sorry to hear about Roger. He always made us feel welcome and was friendly at the lake. He was always nice to our boys. We are so glad to have met him and become friends. Ron, Kelly, TD and Alex Rider

Bryce Tuohy

February 3, 2010

Kim and Craig,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Tuohys

February 3, 2010

Kim,

Remembering you and your family in my thoughts and heart.

Take care,
Julie Cookson Heath

Michele & Dude Hysong

February 3, 2010

Dear Sally, Julie, Kim and family:

We are so sorry to hear about Roger's passing.

Memories of Roger will always hold an important place in your lives. The love you shared will keep him close forever.

With heartfelt sympathy, Mic and Dude

Bob & Bonnie Chromik

February 3, 2010

Sally,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I worked with Roger at Foodtown all of his 18 years. He was a great guy, and true professional.

February 3, 2010

Kim, Julie, and Sally: I'm sorry for your loss of your dad and husband. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Michele Audet and family

Penny (Pinney) and Mark Timm

February 3, 2010

Dear Sally and family: I was very saddened by the news of Roger's passing. He was a wonderful person and I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many people. We will remember you in our prayers.

February 3, 2010

Sally, Kim, and Julie,
Please accept my sympathy on Roger's passing. So many fond memories abound and I'm deeply sorry. May his "Home-going" bring comfort to you all.
Fondly, Bob Schroeder (Ft.. Myers, FL)

February 3, 2010

Kim and Craig and family - We were sorry to hear about your father's passing. It is never easy losing a parent and grandparent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary-Thom and Chelsea Williams

James Warbel

February 3, 2010

Sally and family. Donna and I are so very saddened in hearing of the loss of Roger.Everyone at the Lake will miss him deeply.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.The Warbels (Delaware,Ohio)

Amy and David Colter

February 3, 2010

Sally, Kim and Julie,

Very sorry to hear the sad news of Roger's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

February 3, 2010

Sally, Kim, & Julie,
May the Lord's loving arms embrace you and keep you. May your wonderful memories live in your hearts forever. You are in ours thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Lori Baer and family

Debi & Ray Sifuentes

February 3, 2010

Sally K., Sally Jo, Gary and Families,
may memories comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wes & Sue Wenger

February 3, 2010

Sally and family - we were so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Vicki Woitzel (Jones)

February 3, 2010

To the Speelman family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Roger. You may not remember me, but I remember Roger and the rest of your family well from the time I went to Bethel. I also know his sister, Sally, from high school. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Roger's with our Lord and Saviour...and is smiling down at all of you.

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