Michael Lawrence Speer

Michael Lawrence Speer On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Michael L. Speer aka Mike or Mikey, loving son, brother, uncle and dear friend, passed away at the age of 69. Mike was born on August 9, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Warren and Mary Jean (Wagner) Speer. Mike received his degree in Rhythm and Music from the James Brown/Beatlemania Institute of Music. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Mary Jean; brother, Peter; sister, Amy; and brother in laws, Guy Furth and Michael Babis. He is survived by his siblings, Cecilia Speer, Susan Furth (Fran Martau), Warren Speer (Carol), Timothy Speer, Paul Speer (Linda), Peter Speer, deceased (Denise), Anne Bielecki, Amy Babis, deceased (Mike, deceased), Sara Curtan (John); many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike would like you to know that his work here is done. He received a call from our Mom and Dad it was time to join them in Heaven. His new mission would take him to a place where he will be able to sing, dance, enjoy a Coke and read his papers to his heart's content. He would want us to embrace life and treasure our moments together while here on earth, until it was time to take our journey home to meet our maker again. Mike would like to send his heartfelt and loving thanks to his extended family and friends at the Homestead, Ruth Place, and the Driftwood Industries/Workshop. Look out James Brown, move over I'm on my way, my microphone is ready because "I feel good, like I knew I would!" Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the attention of Tonya Cordona, Director of Nursing of the Homestead, PO Box 69 Geneva, Ohio 44041. The Behm Family Funeral Home, of Geneva, OH 44041 is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com