Robert F. Speirs, 67, of Spearfish, passed away peacefully Monday, January 5, 2010 with family by his side.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Spearfish, with Vigil services beginning at 7:00 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, January 8, 2010 at 10:00 am at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Spearfish, with Father Tim Hoag as Celebrant. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Spearfish Food Pantry.

Bob was born May 31, 1942 in Middletown, NY. He is the son of Robert S.Y. and Ruth (Decker) Speirs. Robert grew up in New York and entered the Air Force upon graduation from high school. Robert married Frances (Crawford) on November 3, 1962 in Gettysburg, SD. 20 years later as a Senior Master Sergeant, Robert retired from the military. His second career was as a Logistics Engineer with Honeywell in Minneapolis, MN where he spent 18 years. Upon retirement, Bob and Frances built a home in Spearfish, SD to enjoy their grandchildren who lived nearby. Bob became a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand Knight and held state office.

Bob enjoyed people, golfing and hunting and spent many falls in the Colorado Mountains chasing elk with his brother-in-law Ken. Bob was a wonderful son, husband and father and will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.

Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth and sister Sarah Merrill. He is survived by his father Robert S.Y. Speirs, Newburgh, NY, sister Margaret Fletcher, Newburgh, NY wife Frances (Crawford) and three children Robert S. (Leslie) Speirs, Spearfish, SD, Donna Speirs, Portage, MI and Laura (Jason) Glebe, Boulder, CO, five grandchildren, Maggie, Lane, Connor Speirs, Spearfish, SD, John Kopp, Portage, MI and Corbin Glebe, Boulder, CO.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Crematory Service of Spearfish, SD.