Gary Richard Speth

May 19, 1943 - January 5, 2025 (81 years old)

Flat Rock, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home

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Gary Richard Speth

May 19, 1943 - January 5, 2025 (81 years old)

Flat Rock, Illinois

Gary Richard Speth Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Richard Speth of Flat Rock, Illinois, who passed away on January 5, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Gary Richard departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gary Richard. Though Gary Richard may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Otto Speth and Thelma Speth (Delong); his spouse Rhetta Tapley; and his daughter Helen Sutton. He is survived by: his children, Donnie Speth (LaDonna) of Vincennes, Indiana, Penny Dupire (Vince) of Vincennes, Indiana and Barbara Starnes (David) of Vincennes, Indiana. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (919 Willow St, Vincennes, IN 47591).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home



Thu

Jan 16

Graveside service

Memorial Park Cemetery
919 Willow St, Vincennes, IN 47591

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