Dennis Donovan Speidel, age 78 of Helena, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born to the late Robert J. and Frances J. (Donovan) Speidel in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 4, 1935.
He grew up in Poplar Bluff and graduated from high school. Following graduation, Dennis enlisted into the United States Marine Corp in 1954 and was Honorably Discharged in 1957 and transferred to the United State Marine Corp Reserves until 1961. He met and married the love of his life, Helen Nash and was married in Sacramento, California on February 8, 1958. Dennis worked as an industrial salesman.
Dennis loved to assist his community through volunteering and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Speidel; children, Robert Joseph Speidel, Patricia Ann Cobb, Frank Allen Speidel and Michael Kevin Speidel. Also surviving Dennis is his brother, Ed Speidel and seven grandchildren.
To honor Dennis’ request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. To offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Dennis, please visit below.
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Mark, Dee, Nicole, and Eddie Speidel says
Aunt Helen, Robert, Patty, Frank, Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Much love, Mark, Dee, Nicole and Eddie Speidel
Terri (Rush) Johnson says
To my Aunt Helen and cousins……..
Always and forever thinking of you…….huge hugs to everyone!
Terri
Bruce & Monica Daigle & Family says
Aunt Helen, Patty, Robert, Frank & Mike,
We always believed that there was no one in the world quite like our Dad. Then we met Uncle Dennis, and realized that indeed, brothers can be uncannily alike! It was an experience we’ll never forget. Our prayers are with you and your families. May Uncle Dennis rest in peace, and may God bless you all. All our love.
Sue Parada says
Dearest Speidel Family,
Lord, Thou hast not done me wrong;
I thank Thee for the precious loan afforded me so long.
Many years ago, when I worked in Poplar Bluff, I knew the Speidel family very well. I have many happy memories of those days. Love and prayers, Sue Parada