Derek V. Speiker

Derek V. Speiker, 69 years, of Temperance, MI passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, OH. The son of Robert and Rita (Schwartz) Speiker he was born January 30, 1957 in Toledo, OH. A boilermaker by trade he also operated his own remodeling business.

Known for his great sense of humor, Derek was a strong man and was a dedicated protector of his family always making sure they were taken care of even up to the very end. He was very proud of being a “Speiker.” Derek was a stranger to no one because he made friends everywhere he went. Enjoying a good buffet himself, he also loved to cook always making sure no one ever went hungry. An avid lottery player, he made sure he had his numbers in for all of the daily draws in addition to all of his scratch off tickets, including cash explosion. A “wheeler and dealer” with cars, Derek was a faithful fan of Ohio State football and the Cleveland Browns. He loved animals and even while suffering he would make sure to remind us to feed the stray cats and birds. He was a loyal donator to the Humane Society, The Shriners, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital over the years. Most importantly he loved his kids and grandkids and looked forward to spending time with them.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Kristy (Ryan) Mininger, Jessica (Derek) Partin, Katie Speiker-Partin; brothers, Robert (Karen) Speiker, Gary Speiker, Christopher Speiker, Bryan Burwell; sisters, Melinda (Nabil) Jallad, Louann Wood; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Raymond Speiker; fiancé, Patty Sprague; brothers, Jeffrey Speiker, Joseph Speiker, Marvin Speiker, Bradley Speiker; sister, Karen Carrasco; niece, Christina Jallad; and great-niece, Haley Neil.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Entombment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park Sylvania, OH.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com .