Robert Speckmann (1918–1981)
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- Born
- 1918 in Michigan
- Died
- 1981 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Speckmann born? 1918 in Michigan.
When did Robert Speckmann die? 1981 in Flint, MI.
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Robert Speckmann (1918–1981) was born in 1918 in Michigan, and died in 1981 in Flint, MI, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
Questions about Robert Speckmann
When was Robert Speckmann born?
Robert Speckmann was born in 1918 in Michigan.
Where was Robert Speckmann born?
Robert Speckmann was born in Michigan.
When did Robert Speckmann die?
Robert Speckmann died in 1981 in Flint, MI.
Where did Robert Speckmann die?
Robert Speckmann died in Flint, MI.
How old was Robert Speckmann at the time of death?
Robert Speckmann was about 63 years old.
Where is Robert Speckmann buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Speckmann was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Speckmann died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Robert Speckmann part of?
Born in 1918, Robert Speckmann was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Robert Speckmann was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Robert Speckmann's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 17); World War II ended (1945, age 27); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 37); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 46); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Speckmann?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1918
Michigan
Death
1981
Flint, MI
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AncestryData, "Robert Speckmann (1918–1981)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-speckmann-1918-1981-ca33f077/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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