R. Gene Speers

R. Gene Speers, 78, Pontiac, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, 6:35 p.m. at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Pontiac, IL with Reverend Paul Arnold officiating. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor, Pontiac, is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene was born September 18, 1942, in Pontiac, IL to Raymond and Lorena (Beck) Speers. He is survived by his brother, William (Karen) Speers of Newton, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gene loved working on the farm. He was kind to everyone that he ever met. He will be greatly missed.

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