Obituary
John Speer
John Speer, 64, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on December 2nd, 2024.
John was the fourth child of Helen (Potaracke) and Asier Speer, born in Rhode Island and raised in La Crosse, WI. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1978. John dedicated the majority of his career to First Supply and would have retired as the General Manager next year.
John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings Dave (Deb) Speer, Judy (Glen) Horstman, Jeanne (Eugene) Dubord, Mike (Jane) Speer, Steve Speer, his cousin and honorary sister Barb Kracklauer, his three children Becky (Nate) Dahlquist, Dan (Erin Sprester) Speer, Alex (Courtney) Speer, his lifelong friend Terry Bye, and his three favorite people in the world, his grandchildren, Adelyn, Calvin and Charlotte.
His children would like to give a special thanks to John’s friends at Chucks for keeping a bottle of Chardonnay cold for your only wine drinker; to Kassie for visiting him when he could no longer visit you, he valued your friendship; and to the incredible nursing staff at Riverside Transitional Care for helping him live his final months with dignity and comfort.
Private services will be held at Coulee Region Cremation Group in Onalaska. In lieu of flowers, John requested donations be made to Children’s Miracle Network.
To view John’s Memorial Video click here
So sorry for your loss. John was a great man. My late father, uncle and myself worked with John for many years at 1st Supply. It was a pleasure for all of us at Hengel Brothers to work and visit with him over the last 30+ years. He told me more than once how proud he was of his family and that he loved them very much. He will be greatly missed. Have a glass of wine with my father up there.
John was an amazing human. I worked with him for a few years at first supply. Such sad news. Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
John was not only a good customer, but a great friend. I have hundreds of memories of him and he will always have a place in my heart ❤️
So sorry❤️He definitely was the best Brother In Law I ever had🥰 We had many years of laughter and many great memories.
John was a second cousin and I wish I had known him better. His mother, Helen, was a wonderful lady. Nice family.
RIP MY best friend