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Richard Smits Obituary
Richard G. Smits, 80, passed in peace on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. Richard was born June 1, 1934, to George and Bernice (Sager) in Green Bay. He was a graduate of East High School in Green Bay. Before retiring he worked for Paper Converting and Siemens in quality control. He enjoyed golf, fishing, football, basketball, cribbage, chess and gardening. Family was important to him. Richard (Dick) loved to cook; he would find recipes and then experiment to make them his own. He was an active volunteer at Meals on Wheels.
Richard is loved and will be missed by his children, Cristine (Christopher) Jandrain of Green Bay and Naperville, IL, Cheryl (Cecil) Hill of Aguanga, CA and Jackson Hole, WY, Sue McAllister of Waupaca, Ron (Rachel) Smits of Green Bay and Bokeelia, FL, Terry (Jim) Smits of Green Bay; grandchildren, Sam, Adam, Eric, Matthew, Alex, Jami and Jessie; brothers and sisters, Janet (Lyle) Speerschneider of Glendale, AZ, Gayle Goodletson of Green Bay, Jack (Kathy) Smits of Green Valley, AZ; Jim (Rose) Smits of Sobieski, Tom (Mary) Smits of Green Bay and Mary Lou (Arnie) Kelnhofer of Green Bay; and his special friend and companion, Shirley Kemper. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bea Smits.
His family will have a private service to remember Richard's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) http://www.nami.org/ are welcome in Richard's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Smits
Sam Freeman
March 24, 2015
Rest in peace grandpa. You're smile and laughter will always be loved.
My Lovely Daughter, with a good Friend.
Gregory Jandrain
March 22, 2015
Rest in Peace Richard, and peace on earth to the entire Family.
Mary and Arnie Kelnhofer
March 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Dick.
March 16, 2015
Rest in Peace Brother.
Tom and Mary
March 16, 2015
RIP brother.
Tom and Mary
Janet & Lyle Speerschneider
March 16, 2015
May he rest in peace.
Denise Servais
March 16, 2015
Christine and family, It sounds to me like your Dad was an amazing man! I see where you guys got it from now. Take care and God Bless! Denise & Ron (Servais) Schaden
John speerschneider
March 15, 2015
Uncle Dick was a maverick , lived life on his own terms, always quick with a joke or smart remark. he will be missed.
RIP big guy.
jon morgan
March 15, 2015
May God give you all peace and comfort
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