Walter "Ed" Speck
June 28, 2018
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Walter “Ed” Speck, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines of heart failure.
Ed was born April 20, 1954. He grew up on the east side of Des Moines and was better known to many as “Pack Rat.”
He is survived by his sister Gloria Proctor, niece Cherl Dunn, great-nephew Corey Dunn, great-nieces Savanah and Sumer Dunn, great-great-nephew Ryder, great-great-nieces Jazlynn and Haven, all from Knoxville, Iowa, wife Cheryl Lucas and son Ryan Speck (Amelia).
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mary Speck and many other family members and life long friends.
Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Charitable contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Heather Stacy-Howard
07/06/2018
I have some great memories of Ed, we spent many nights talking about life. Though I didn't see him much in the last years, I will never forget those talks.
Margaret Lucas
07/06/2018
Very sorry for the loss of a "one of a kind" person. He gave love and comfort to my daughter and her family for many years, we will miss him.
Cardines Family
07/05/2018
ED was a fun childhood friend and neighbor. To his family, sorry for your loss.
Cathi (Jewel) Wagner
07/03/2018
So sorry for your loss. Ed was an awesome friend and he will be greatly missed.
Marisa (Chipmunk) Hagen
07/03/2018
From my family to yours our condolences. Pack Rat was definitely one of a kind and had a great sense of humor, most of the time. Till we meet again, Mud Duck.