SPEER, George E. - b. September 6, 1944 - d. September 14, 2017

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George E. Speer, 73, passed away on September 14, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas following a multi-year battle with Leukemia.  He was a lifelong resident of Kansas.  Born in Eureka, Kansas and raised in Fall River, Kansas, he was the son of Willard and Agnes (Walta) Speer.

After graduating from Fall River High School in 1962, he worked on his family farm until 1970 when he enlisted in the United States Army.  He met his wife, Greta of Wichita, Kansas during his service.  He was honorably discharged in 1971.  During and after serving with the U.S. Army, he worked for Frisco Railroad.  He continued working faithfully for the railroad until he retired in 2006.  He loved his work and enjoyed watching the trains pass by until the day he passed away.  He loved sharing his passion with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He will forever be near his beloved trains as his burial plot is beneath a sprawling oak tree next to the railroad tracks. 

George could do it all, from construction to farming.  He spent much of his life fulfilling the many visions that his wife dreamt up.  He and Greta devoted their life to traveling the country in their motor home.  George was the "shirt off his back" kind of guy and was adored by all his family and friends.  A huge void has been left by his death, and he will be greatly missed.

George leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Greta (Crandell) Speer; his sister, Jeanie Speer; his son, Neal St. Cricq and wife, Samantha; his daughters, Clelieshia Martin and husband, Robert and Shari (Speer) Fox and husband, Charles; his grandchildren, Recaya, Mica, Corban, Erin, Jessica, Payton, Charlie, and Corey; his great-grandchildren, Taylor, Austin, Chase, Carrie, Zander, and Beckett; and one great-great-grandchild, Aniston.  Preceding him in death are his parents, Willard and Agnes; his brother, Johnny Speer; and his best friend, Donnie Rex Shinkle.

A graveside memorial service will be held on October 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Neodesha Cemetery in Neodesha, Kansas.  George wished to be laid to rest with his father, Willard; therefore, the service will honor both men and their lifelong bond.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.loranfawcettfuneralhome.com.  Loran Fawcett Chapel in Neodesha, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Loran Fawcett Chapel website)