Mary T. "Trudy" Specht

Mary "Trudy" Specht, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022. Mary Trudy, the daughter of John and Levis (Burch) Yanz, was born on January 10, 1952, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1970, Trudy continued her education in Accounting at Dakota County Technical College. In 1972, she was united in marriage to Gordon R. Specht. Trudy began her career at Smead Mfg. and later worked in accounting at the State of Minnesota until her retirement. Trudy loved crocheting, working on arts and crafts, gardening, and collecting various things. She also enjoyed raising many animals on their hobby farm over the years. Trudy was a fantastic cook and talented baker, often times making things without recipes. She was preceded in death by her parents. Trudy is survived by her husband, Gordon; children, Tanya Specht and Richard (Marsha) Specht; grandchildren, Josh, Paige, Dustin, and Katelyn; great grandchildren, April and Aspen; siblings, Dorothy Yanz, Bill Yanz, Frank Yanz, and Steve (Tricia) Yanz; and by by many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be on May 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. Visitation will be held a hour prior to mass. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.