Rita L. Speis
November 28, 1936 - November 24, 2020
Rita L. Speis, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Hamilton Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born November 28, 1936 in Morganfield, KY to the late Birdie and Mary (Culver) Bell. Rita was a member of the United Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. Rita is survived by her son, John W. (Laura) Speis; daughters, Sally (Greg) Gee and Betsy Speis; grandchildren, Annie Speis and Jonathon Speis, Aaron Dicks, Madelyn Gee, and Brandon (Katie) Gee; great grandchildren, Theodora, Harrison and Jonathan; sisters, Betty (Fred) Hermann and Phyllis (Kenneth) Newcomb; sister-in-law, Carol "Honey" Williams; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband, John W. Speis. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, 415 NW 5th Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
Rita L. Speis, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Hamilton Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born November 28, 1936 in Morganfield, KY to the late Birdie and Mary (Culver) Bell. Rita was a member of the United Church... View Obituary & Service Information