Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Spedoske, William "Bill" P. December 18, 2020
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Portland Revue-Sunday December 27, 2020

William P. Spedoske

Portland-William "Bill" Paul Spedoske, 70, of Portland, died Friday evening 
December 18, 2020 at peace in  his home surrounded by his wife and children. He 
was born in Big Rapids Michigan, the son of Dominic and Carolyn Spedoske both 
who preceded him in death.

The Spedoske family moved to Portland in 1966 when Bill was in high school. Bill 
and his brothers brought their good looks and the "new style" of Barracuda 
(Pollack) Jackets and wing tip shoes to town. They were the envy of the boys in 
school.

Bill served his country and was a Vietnam Veteran serving his tour of duty from 
1970-1972.

He was a lifetime fan of the Detroit Lions and a daily donator to the Michigan 
Eduction Fund. He also had a love for music, especially old country he was  a 
frequent Karaoke singer at the "old" Wagon Wheel and a local supporter of small-
town Hot Shots.

Bill loved spending time with his family and laughing with his grandchildren. 
Bill's parents were known for their great cooking skills and they passed this 
talent onto him. He was an amazing cook with specialties in making "hot Tamales" 
beef and homemade egg noodles, homemade noodle salad and Thanksgiving meals. He 
had a sweet tooth and would talk for hours about all his favorite treats.

Bill met his wife Sherry in high school. His family recently celebrated the 50th 
Anniversary of Bill and Sherry on August 28, 2020. The celebration included good 
food and ended with the Spedoske men singing.

Bill is leaving behind a legacy. Surviving Bill is the love of his life and wife 
of 50 years, Sherry Lynn Baker. Children William (Paul) and wife, Christina, 
Troy Allen, daughter Shannon lee Spedoske and former special son-in-law, Chris 
Teachout; brothers, Steve and wife, Linda, John and wife, LouAnn, and Robert and 
wife, Stacy; sisters Betty, Mary, Sally and husband Dennis, and sister-in-law 
Debra; grandchildren; Cody, Cameron and wife, Danna, Taylor, Chase, Torie, 
Christopher and Keegan and his great-grandchildren, Paisley, Eli and Lewlyn.

He will be sadly missed by family and friends he is leaving behind while he 
moves on to be reunite with his parents. Preceding him in death were his parents 
Dominic and Carolyn Spedoske; brother, Michael Spedoske; sisters, Carol, 
Kathleen and Patty kay; brother-in-law, Gerald Hoppes, Dave Smith and Gary 
Kiter; father-in-law, John Baker; brother-in-law, David Charles (Charlie) Baker.

The family will host a Graveside service and a Celebration of Life for Bill n 
the summer of 2021 so his many friends and family can partake. Online 
condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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