Ronald William Speer
January 15, 1952 ~ October 21, 2024
Ronald William Speer, 72, of Hartsville, died Monday morning, October 21, 2024 at his home.
Ron was born January 15, 1952 in Columbus, the son of Wm. Robert and Marifrances (Rogers) Speer. He married Nancy Y. Murphy on May 21, 1972 at Burnsville Christian Church, and she survives.
Ron was a lifelong farmer in Rockcreek Township. After he graduated from Columbus High School in 1970, he served in the US National Guard (1971-1976). While a member of Burnsville Christian Church, he served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer, and Youth Sponsor. More recently, Ron was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, where he served as an usher at Thursday Worship Services.
Ron and Nancy served in various capacities with the Bartholomew County Farm Bureau including as directors from Rockcreek Township. Ron also served on the Bartholomew County Extension Board, on the Rockcreek Township Advisory Board, and on Columbus Salvation Army Board. In 1990, Ron was “A Classic Farmer” in an advertisement for Classic Pesticide of the DuPont Company.
Ron loved life on the family farm, and his involvement with Republican politics. One of his fondest memories was attending the Presidential inauguration in January of 2017.
The funeral will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Revs. Reeves Flint & Marcus Speer officiating. Calling will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Burnsville Christian Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Nancy Speer; sons, Marcus (Jennifer) Speer of Elizabethtown, and Andy (Sarah) Speer of Columbus; grandchildren, Madelyn, Albany, and Colton Speer.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Bob & Marifrances and his sister, Patty Unrue.
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Ronnie was a wonderful neighbor & friend to the Tuttle family. Sending prayers & ((hugs)) to the Speer family & all who knew/loved him.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Nancy and the rest of the Speer family. Ron was well known in the Rockcreek community and a wonderful friend to our family. He and Garry shared a lot of fun times together. Ron will be greatly missed. God bless!
Jeanette Barker and Family
Mom and Dad thought a lot of Ronnie. He was always there to help and just be a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you walk this new path.
Kurt and Katie Tuttle Robinson
Sending heartfelt condolences to Ron’s family and friends. Rest in peace farmer 🙏🏼
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Andy and Melissa Rager planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Ronald William Speer.
A life well-lived, a legacy remains,
Ronald William Speer, a heart that still sustains.
A husband, father, friend, and servant of the Lord,
His impact still felt, though his earthly form is no more.
He planted and watered seeds, for the kingdom’s sake,
Nurturing faith and hope, for hearts that would partake.
His love for God and others, shone like a beacon bright,
Guiding many through life’s journey, with a gentle, loving light.
Though his passing leaves a void, his memory remains,
A testament to a life lived, with love, faith, and holy refrains.
His family and friends, though grieving, take comfort in the fact,
That Ronald’s legacy lives on, forever rooted in God’s act.
So let us celebrate, this life well-lived and true,
A life that honored God, and touched hearts anew.
May Ronald’s memory inspire, and his love forever shine,
A reflection of God’s goodness, in this life and the divine.
The Fosters & Powers Families purchased the Rose Remembrance for the family of Ronald William Speer.
Thinking of you all. What a great picture with that sweet twinkle in his eyes. I hope happy memories flood your hearts.
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Connie W. planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Ronald William Speer.
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Sorry for your loss! Ron was such a nice man. I always enjoyed our conversations.
Praying for your family.
Deb Burbrink
So sorry to learn about Ron. I worked for his Dad at times during 1960 to 1962. They were a really nice family. My sister, Leta Clark, was a good friend of Patty Speer.
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Mr Speer will be greatly missed, a wonderful human being, I hauled corn an beans for him back in the 1980s. Had the pleasure of hauling propane to his farm during harvest. My deepest sympathy to the family an prayers for all that knew him. Shawn Ogle 🙏🙏🙏
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on November 9th I just heard about Ron’s passing. So sorry for the family! Ron was a well liked and respected Person ! We all know he is home now! My condolence Danny Leonard