Nicholas Speltz

Nicholas Speltz, 62 of Winona, MN, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth, MN.

Nick was born December 20, 1960, in Rochester, MN to John Francis and Shirley Mae (Rock) Speltz.  Nick graduated from Winona High in 1979.  He was a jack-of-all trades and worked at various places in Winona throughout the years.  He enjoyed taking his boys to Chuck E. Cheese when they were little.  Nick was an avid Minnesota Vikings Fan and wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to eat at McDonalds.  He listened to 70’s and 80’s Rock, loved being outside and treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his two sons, Corey (Selena) Speltz, Logan Speltz and their mother, Wendi Mueller; bonus daughter, Marrisa Smith; grandchildren, Ryan and Hazel Speltz all of Winona, MN; brothers and sisters, Barbara (Dennis) Gustin, Spokane, WA; William Speltz (Sherri Brekke), of Lewiston, MN; Nancy (Dean) MacKenzie of Kenosha, WI; Rebecca (Todd) Olson of Middletown, DE; Amy (Lyle) Johnson of Duluth, MN; and Renee Speltz of Middletown, DE; sister-in-law, Linda Speltz of Winona, MN and brother-in-law, Dean Gipp of Bettendorf, IA as well as over 50 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Timothy Speltz; sister, Cynthia Gipp and infant sister, Ann Marie Speltz.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 and 10-12 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center – Goodview.  He will be laid to rest at Holy Trinity Cemetery in a private family service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.  Hoff Celebration of Life Center – Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.