Marc Speiker
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 7, 2014 @ 9:18 am In 2014,Obituaries | 21 Comments
On August 6, 2014, Marc Josef Speiker, age 43, was called home after a fast and intense battle with colon cancer. The visitation will be on Sunday, August 10, 2014, from 3-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the mass at church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 11 at 11 am, at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom Sieg will preside.
Marc will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him for his passion and energy for life, his intelligence and wit, and his fierce loyalty to family, friends, and God. Marc had endless generosity towards others, a big and warm heart, and a great sense of humor. He respected life and nature and paid close attention to all of its beauty. He embraced every aspect of his life and experienced it with grace, integrity, and with the mentality of enjoying life to the fullest!
On July 28, 1971, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles and Gloria (Schmid) Speiker proudly welcomed the first of three children into the family, son, Marc. First raised in the State of Virginia, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 6, where Marc spent the remainder of his childhood. A proud Eagle Scout, he also enjoyed playing saxophone, soccer, racquetball, and was especially proud of being the King of driveway basketball. Marc graduated from Millard North High School in 1989 near the top of his class. Marc cherished and sustained his many life-long friendships from these precious days.
Advancing his education at Creighton University, Marc earned a degree in Economics and graduated summa cum laude. He then worked for 17 years for HSBC, culminating in him serving as a Senior Vice President of Sales. Marc then continued his career at Endura Financial Credit Union, as the Director of Sales. Those who worked with him universally express his tremendous leadership gifts – including his ability to make a permanent impact on people’s lives (both in and out of the workplace), bring out the best in others, and inspire others with his passion for doing what he did.
On June 24, 2004, Marc’s life changed forever. While sitting side by side on a flight to Chicago, he met the love of his life, Michelle McNeil. Their love flourished and on June 30, 2007, they declared their love for each other and were married at the Church of St. Michael, in Prior Lake, MN. On October 19, 2012, Marc became the proud dad to MaKayla Mae Speiker. He loved her unconditionally and loved every minute spent being in her presence. Marc was so looking forward to the newest member of the family, who is expected in February of 2015.
Marc lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, BBQ’s, singing karaoke, card games, contests of all types, and especially dancing. Marc’s selfless nature meant he was always assuring there was enjoyment had by all no matter the event or activity at hand. He and Michelle enjoyed traveling all over the United States and abroad, with special memories of their trip to Italy and Germany in 2006. Being a great neighbor, Marc forged strong bonds in his neighborhood and took pride in his manicured lawn. He also relished the times spent with his four-legged companion, Leia. Marc’s incredible impact on the lives of so many are captured in the testimonials at: www.caringbridge.org/marcspeiker.
Left to honor Marc’s life and mourn his passing are his wife of 7 years, Michelle; daughter, MaKayla and a baby to be born in February 2015; parents, Charles and Gloria Speiker; brother, Matthew and Sasha Speiker and their children, Jack, Savanna and Sofia; sister, Rebecca and Jeff Bortolotti and their children, Alexander, Isabella and Samuel; parents-in-law, Robert and Joann McNeil; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many devoted friends.
Preceded in death and there to welcome Marc home in heaven are his grandparents, Joseph and Phyllis Speiker, Jack and Lillian Schmid; aunt, Mary Ann Lindberg and cousin, Kate Schmid.
A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Marc and for his family.
Memorials can be sent to:
Endura Financial Federal Credit Union
C/O Speiker Family Memorial Fund
5825 Xerxes Avenue N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2472
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Matt, I am sending prayers for all of you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Nelson
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
John Chalupnik heard about Marc’s passing through Pete Prevenas and let me know what happened and the three of us are are so very sorry for your loss. We have the finest memories of growing up with Marc and the Speiker family through Boy Scouts and are very saddened to hear what happened. Marc will always be remembered for his spark, incredibly sharp wit and wonderful sense of humor. The Speiker family is in each of our families’ prayers.
Dave, John & Pete and our families.
Hello from Omaha – my son, one of Chuck’s Eagle Scouts, David Pace, just informed me of Marc’s passing.
Oh, the memories of young Marc … at Cottonwood & Boy Scouts. The stories of the boys and how they grew, matured and enjoyed each other. Maybe it is trite … BUT, Marc will be missed.
My family sends prayers for comfort, strength, courage and grace for this difficult time.
Life can be full of incredible joy and incredible pain. Jesus experienced both and everything in between. You are not alone – He is faithful and you can trust Him completely to help in this.
We were so saddened to hear the news of Marc’s passing. God bless all of you and give you strength now and for many years to come. Michelle (even though we’ve never met), this journey will not be easy but somehow, you will make it. Marc will show through in your babies and you will continue to put one foot in front of the other. You will make sure he is never forgotten and forever loved by those children.
We have known Chuck and Gloria for years—we are thinking of you and send our love. Our deepest condolences to all of you. God bless.
dear Old Speiker friends: our sincere sympathies over the loss of Your Marc. I remember when all the children were small, and we all spent so much time together. Those days seem like ages ago. Hope everyone else is well, and your sadness will soon ease. Prayers sent your way. Jim & Nancy Elizondo
So sorry to hear about Marc’s death. I remember Marc as a wonderful student at Cottonwood Elementary. I have fond memories of the Speiker children when they attended Cottonwood and you have my sympathy.
We would like to express our sincere condolences in Marc’s passing.
Dear Dr. Speiker and Gloria and to your entire family, my deepest sympathy.
Dear Chuck and Gloria and Family, My deepest sympathy over the passing of Marc. I remember the many many evenings at the Speiker house when Marc was young, and how what a good student and discplined Marc was, always doing his home work without complaining, and how Marc and Chuck enjoyed scouting activities together. Words can’t even express My Deepest Sympathy
God Bless Larry Koenig
So sorry to hear of Marc passing. so many memories of Marc and our troop. May you rest in peace my brother Eagle Scout. My families prayers go out to your family.
Tom, Don and Carol Stewart
Omaha Nebraska/Berryville Virginia
I heard from some of our Troop 374 family that Marc had passed. Prayers are with his family – my deepest sympathy. Many of my fondest memories are growing up together in the neighborhood.
It deeply saddens me to hear this news! Marc and I grew up together as childhood friends from age 6 in Omaha Nebraska . I can’t even begin to walk through the years of memories we had together. We truly ruled the neighbourhood. Marc was always at the top of his game and a great friend.
All of thoughts are with his family during this very tough time. He will be greatly remembered
I am so sorry to hear the news of Marc’s passing. I have many fond memories growing up with Marc and the rest of the family in Omaha, NE. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
So sad to hear this. I knew Marc from the time I was 10 and have great memories of us playing in the neighborhood together in Omaha all the way to our 10 year high school reunion. Marc was always a great guy to be around. My prayers and sympathy to his family. Blessings.
To all of the Marc Speiker Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of Marc’s passing and pray Gods comfort, courage , strength & presence with you all now and in the years to come. So young, we remember. . .
My dear friends Chuck and Gloria,
My heart is breaking for the two of you and your family. Many years have gone by but I do think of you often. Marc as well as your other two children were and are beautiful and wonderful people.
I trust that you Chuck and Gloria (who will always be very dear to me) ARE doing well in Minnesota. I will pray of each of you and your family.
I’m not always good with words at a time like this but want you to know how truly from the bottom of my heart I am for you and the loss of your first son.
With deep regret,
I will remain always your friend,
With love,
Clarice
Dear Gloria, Chuck and family,
My sister Pat let us know about Mark’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love, Michael & Susan
I am so sorry to hear of Marc’s passing. I have many memories of Marc and the whole Speiker family from my time with Troop 374. My prayers go out to your family.
Prayers to you and your family Michelle.
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My condolence to your family. I worked with Marc at HSBC group when we worked with HFC/Beneficial. What a fantastic guy, such a shame. So sorry for your loss.
Kim Vigil