Douglas Michael Hespe Obituary
The world bids farewell to Douglas Michael Hespe in Tulsa, Oklahoma, born in Winner, South Dakota, departing on February 19, 2026 at the age of 69. Douglas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Hespe and Georgia Sund Hespe; his siblings, Gerald Hespe (Linda), Ronald Hespe (Barbara) and Debbie Dodd (Gerald); and his close friend Larry Nelsen.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ellen Hespe; his daughter Heather (Dan Rupley) of Castle Rock, Colorado; his grandsons, Felix, Maxwell and Jackson Rupley of Castle Rock; and his siblings, Beverly Whitney (Bill) of Rapid City, SD, Barbara Lee (Melvin) of Winner, SD and Richard Hespe of Ivanhoe, Texas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a GoFundMe (https://gofund.me.) established to support Ruth's relocation to Colorado to live with her daughter and grandsons, and to provide for her continued care.
