December 12, 1943 – March 22, 2026
Clear Lake-Robert Ricke “Bob” Speakar, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428, with Pastor Paul Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
Memorials may be directed in care of the family that will be shared to honor Bob.
Robert Ricke Speakar was born on December 12, 1943, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Alexander and Alice (Whitney) Speakar. Bob graduated from Clear Lake High School and continued his education at Mason City Junior College.
Bob worked in several industries throughout his life, beginning with Moffett’s Garage in Clear Lake. He also farmed part-time. He later worked at Oliver Tractors in Charles City, Iowa Beef, Decker Meat Packing, Iowa Blue Ribbon Beef and CLTEL in Clear Lake for many years.
Bob became a licensed auctioneer, which led him to work auctions for South St. Paul Livestock. He also auctioneered at auto auctions, consignment auctions, farm auctions, and church benefit auctions.
On June 8, 1985, he was united in marriage to Aletha “Lee” and gained a son, Michael Eggers. Bob and Lee owned and operated Oakwood RV Park in Clear Lake. He was the minister at Lakeside Church in the Oakwood RV Park and was a member of Plymouth Bible Baptist Church.
Bob loved spending his free time in earlier days around horses and traveling out West to buy Mustang horses for restocking rodeos. He was an avid clock and car collector he had a special fondness for GTOs. Music also held a special place in his heart, and he enjoyed playing both the guitar and organ hymns. In quieter moments, he loved relaxing with classic Western movies.
Bob is survived by his wife Aletha “Lee” Speakar; son, Michael (Shelly) Eggers; grandchildren, Nicholas (Emmarie) Eggers, Luke (Katelyn) Eggers, Alec Eggers; great-grandchild, Ayla Eggers; his sister, Kathy (Eric) Thomsen; brother-in-law, Larry Molencamp; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Patti) Bales, Mindy (Mike) Catchpool, Craig (Brenda) Molencamp, Wade (Linda) Molencamp, Rebecca (Zach) Millican, Christina Thomsen; along with many other relatives and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Alice Speakar, sisters, Sonia Molencamp and Joan (Kenneth) Bales and his nephews, Brad and Eric Bales.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
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