DONALD "SPOOK" SPECHT, 76, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., Donald retired as a firefighter with the City of Fort Wayne for 20 years and was also retired owner of Donald A. Specht Remodeling. He was a member of The 20 Year Club with the Fire Dept. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, IU basketball, and Notre Dame football. Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Specht of Fort Wayne; son, Douglas (Lori) Specht of Huntertown; daughters, Sheryl (William) Roe of Humble, Texas and Laura (Jack) Lahrman of Fort Wayne; stepsons, Gregory Blain and Rick (Dawn) Blain, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Joseph (Carol) Specht of Fort Wayne; and sister, Dorothy Coleman of Fort Wayne; ex-wife, Glenda Remaklus; nine grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior. Gene Hollingsworth officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Firefighter Museum or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com
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