Donald H. Specketer

1925 - 2011

Donald H. Specketer, 85, of Havana, passed away at his home at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 07, 2011. He was born December 4, 1925 in rural Havana to Harry and Eleanor (Schilling) Specketer. He married Mildred White on June 5, 1946 in Havana.

Mr. Specketer is survived by his wife, Mildred, of Havana, son, Stephen (Barb) Specketer and daughter, Janice (Craig) Stephens, both of Havana, six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one brother, Kenneth (Joyce) Specketer of Havana and sister, Janet (Dale) Brown of Oakford. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Clyde, Lloyd and Glenn Specketer.

Mr. Specketer is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana. He worked as a farmer his whole life, retiring at the age of 65 and then continuing to help his family until he was 80 years old. He served in the Marine Corps from 1943 – 1946 in Palau, Okinawa and then for six months in China.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Havana at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2011 with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Rev. Martin W. Liebmann Jr. will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Graham Hospice. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.