Angelika Gerda Speckhard

Angelika Speckhard passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd at her home in St. Paul, MN, the way she was hoping to; in her own bed by her windows overlooking the gardens, with the windows open and a summer breeze blowing in. Angelika was born in Marienwerder, Germany on June 17, 1939, as one of four daughters to Oskar and Berta Ziermann. She finished high school in Ansbach, Germany in 1958 and enrolled in teacher training college. In 1960, Angelika married Luther Speckhard and moved to Madison, WI. They later moved to New London, WI, where Angelika stayed at home raising their 5 children out in the country, right off the Wolf River. After raising the children, Angelika returned to school to earn a degree in horticulture, traveling to Longwood, PA and Boston, MA for horticulture internships. After completing the program, Angelika settled down to a job with Milwaukee County, working in their greenhouses. It was in this job and city that Angelika established her robust "second-half" life, rich with good friends, garden parties, family visits, travel, painting, storytelling, art shows, concerts, and volunteer work. In December 2020, Angelika moved in with family in St. Paul, MN. There she enjoyed her room under an old oak tree, spending her days looking out over the flower gardens, reading books, watching movies and hosting family and friends' visits. Angelika is survived by her five children, Michael (Beni) of Commerce, GA; Rebecca (David Pérez) of Glendale, WI; Elisabeth (Tom) Mulvaney of St. Paul, MN; Chris of Green Bay, WI and John of Portland, OR; her ten grandchildren, Camille, Paul, Christina, Robin, James, Emily, Sam, William, Lily and Ellie; her sister, Gisela Feurer; many dear friends and a host of nieces/nephews. Angelika is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lu, her sisters Maria and Elisabeth, as well as some good friends. First and foremost, Angelika loved her family, her friends, and the earth in all its natural beauty. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed hiking, camping, travel, good food, good drink, and good company. Angelika was a force to be reckoned with; fiercely independent, lively, and always up for anything. She is dearly loved and will be sorely missed. A memorial service and scattering of ashes will be scheduled for a later date; details will follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to any of Angelika's favorite charities: The Urban Ecology Center, Planned Parenthood, Death with Dignity, or Nature Conservancy. Photo gallery with pictures from Angelika's life, put together by granddaughter, Emily Pérez. ". . . Wo kein Weg mehr ist, ist des Wegs Beginn!" From Mannfred Hausmann "Weg in der Dämmerung"

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Angelika Gerda Speckhard

June 17, 1939 - August 3, 2022

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Angelika Gerda Speckhard

June 17, 1939 - August 3, 2022

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