Frank E. Speck, 79, of North Platte, passed peacefully surrounded by family December13, 2017, at Great Plains Health. He was born July 8, 1938 to Harry and Gwendola (Lawson) Speck at Kearney, Nebraska.
Frank served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961 where he served as a non-commissioned officer and an Electrician's Mate. He conducted multiple sea tours on the USS Vulcan and was responsible for the operation of his ship's electrical power generation systems, lighting systems, and electrical equipment. He later used the trade he learned in the Navy to get a job as an electrician at the Union Pacific Railroad where he retired after 40 years of dedicated employment.
Frank married his high school sweetheart Marcia S. Applegate on August 13, 1958. They were married for over 50 years until Marcia passed away in 2008. They enjoyed fishing, camping, and boating at nearby lakes. Later in life, Frank learned the game of golf and would offer "advice" to anyone willing to listen. He was a wonderful golfing partner and could be frequently found out on the course or laughing and having fun with this Applebee's Family.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marcia; a son, Ronald Dean Speck and his parents.
Frank is survived by his son, Richard (Diane) Speck of North Platte; his daughter, Suzanne Johnson of Lincoln; nine grandchildren, Kyle (Anna) Johnson, Amy (Dominic) Rioux, Jessica (Tim) Johnson, Jeannie (Alex) Roeder, Jennifer Hoagland, Heather, Amberlea Sue, Cody Speck and Danielle Lee; 19 great grandchildren; and his sister, Patty Stone.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December18, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Job Vigil officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 5:00p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
Online condolences may be shared on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/frank.speck.395
