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Lem P Speer
BILLINGS, Montana
July 14, 1928 - November 20, 2021
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Lem P Speer Obituary
Lem P. Speer, 93, died peacefully in his home on November 20, 2021. He was born to Otis and Anna Speer on July 14, 1928, in Glasgow, Montana. He had an older sister, Ruth (Speer) Steele, older brother, Eugene "Bud" Speer, and younger half-brother Lawrence "Larry" Payant. Lem married Rolla Jean Auer on September 17, 1950. They had three daughters, Susan Speer, Janet (Dale) Horne, and Kelly DeBats. Lem served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, from January 31, 1952, through January 31, 1954, and then transferred to the Army Reserves until January 30, 1960. He worked as a binder in the printing plant at Willis Sales Company until his retirement. He was an amateur mechanic, carpenter, metal sculpture artist, and claimed to be a jack of all trades and master of none. Lem was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Rolla, and by his siblings and parents. He is survived by his three daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Burial with military honors to be held at a later date. No services planned.
Lem P. Speer, 93, died peacefully in his home on November 20, 2021. He was born to Otis and Anna Speer on July 14, 1928, in Glasgow, Montana. He had an older sister, Ruth (Speer) Steele, older brother, Eugene "Bud" Speer, and younger half-brother Lawrence "Larry" Payant. Lem married Rolla Jean Auer on September 17, 1950. They had three daugh
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