Obit: Speich, Edward W. (1891 - 1953)

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Surnames: Speich, Ames, Ludwig

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 01 Oct 1953

Speich, Edward W. (26 FEB 1891 - 13 SEP 1953)

Edward W. Speich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Speich, was born in Monroe, Wis. on Feb. 26, 1891. He moved with his parents to Oshkosh in 1895 and here he received his education. In 1902 the family moved to Greenwood. Edward was the first cheesemaker in the Hemlock Factory.

He was united in marriage to Pearl Ames of Pittsville. Edward was employed by the Swift Company for about thirty years, twenty-five of which he was manager of the Swift Plant at Lima, Ohio. During the last war he became an employee of the Westinghouse Electric Co., in which position he continued until his death.

Mr. Speich passed away at Lima, Ohio on Sunday, Sept. 13, 1953, following a few week's illness.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, one grandson, six brothers, Jake, John and George of Greenwood; Fed of Pittsville; Abe of Bloomer, Henry of Mineral Point; and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Rose) Ludwig of Greenwood.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1953 and was was laid to rest in Gethsemane Cemetery of Lima, Ohio.