Obituary for Jerome E. Speckeen
Jerome E. Speckeen, 71, of Galesville passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home in Galesville. He was born in Central Minnesota on June 22, 1940, to Vernon and Verlie (Anderson) Speckeen. Jerome married Mary Lou from 1959 to 1971. He then married Kathy from 1976 to 2000.
Jerome enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He loved to entertain, where he will always be remembered by his children and grandchildren for the stories he told and his infectious laugh.
Jerome is survived by three daughters, Mary Kaye (Timothy) Fischer of Holmen, Melanie (Calvin) Juelfs of Hastings, MN, and Julie (Brian) Lufk of St. Louis, MO.; four sons, Jonathan (Jody) Speckeen of Galesville, David (Dawn) Speckeen, Daniel (Jennifer) Speckeen both of Holmen, and Mike (Annie) Lund of Erie, CO.; twenty-four grandchildren, Randi, J.J., Travis, Tylor, Ashton, Grace, Avery, Parker, Abby, Brooke, Willy, Jacob, Kaydra, Sara, Caitlyn, Joshua, Alexis, Nate, Blessing, Greta, Jordan, Grant, Carter, and Gavin; four great-grandchildren, Elijah, Connor, Kingston, and Lilly; two sisters, Janice (Frank) Busker and Joan Goldie; and a brother, James (Lynn) Speckeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Benjamin.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Bethany Evangelical Free Church, 3936 County Road B, La Crosse. The Reverend Corey Sateren will officiate. Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
The Sletten-McKee-Hanson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Michael and Jennifer Olech
April 25, 2012 @ 4:14 am
Jerry always made every moment count; He touched the hearts of many and will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jerry and your loving family.
Joel and Ashley Fisher
April 25, 2012 @ 10:31 am
Speckeen Family, We are very sorry about your loss! Our prayers are with you all. God bless, Joel and Ashley Fisher
Neil & Josephine Oberg
April 27, 2012 @ 6:36 am
To the Speckeen family we send our condolences. I feel very priveledged to have known Jerry professionally and in the social circles. He had an ability to deal with new challenges, some unexpected while maintaining deadlines. He was a true craftsman always turning out quality work. We traveled and worked at a number of job sites supporting equipment for Melroe Multi-Wheel Co. He always performed at a professional level when dealing with customers. We still found time to travel the back roads, remote sites, and social activities as these opertunities come up. Regards, Neil & Jo
Karen Wallace, Tenant Care Assistant, PH
April 27, 2012 @ 8:45 am
I’m very thankful I got to know Jerry and helped take care of him when he was one of our tenants at Prairie Homes. 🙂 He was wonderful; thoughtful, caring, and had such a sense of humor. I’ll always remember his laugh. He was always cooking and treating us TCA’s. You’re in my thoughts; prayers, & heart. Rest in peace Jerry. Blessed be his memory.
Sandra Ueland
April 29, 2012 @ 6:42 am
I met Jerry thru Kathy when they came home to visit in North Dakota. My brother, Pete, & Jerry had alot of good times together.. Jerry would say, Pete let’s go “tuna cassarolling” he did love to fish! We had alot of good times. He was always the life of a party. When we visited their home in Longmont, Jerry & Kathy rolled out the hospitality. May you find comfort in knowing that friends share in your loss.