Search by Name
Menu
Search by Name
Pete Smith
Pete Smith, beloved husband of 56 years to the late Beverly C. Smith (whom he met at Wyoming HS) and attended The Ohio State University.
He raised his family in Mariemont, Terrace Park and retired to Milford, OH.
Pete died peacefully at Chesterwood Village on March 11, 2020, surrounded by his children, after a 5 year battle with Dementia.
Pete was born in Gallipolis,Oh to Anne T. Smith and Richmond W."Bud" Smith on August 20, 1935.
Pete served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1961. He then went on to sell Cessna airplanes at Lunken Airport with his brother, Mike and father.
He was a member and officer with the Silver Wings Fraternity of Ohio.
He enjoyed traveling with Bev to Florida, out west, and attending regional Blue Grass concerts and the annual EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh,WI.
Pete was the devoted father of Viki (Greg) Dittrich, Deb (David) Quinones, Libby (Jim) Hammond, and Guy (Lynda) Smith. Dear grandfather of Laura, Hanna,and Peter Dittrich, Josh and Annie Quinones, Katie and the late Sarah Hammond, Ryan and Blake (Rachel) Smith, and great grandfather to Amelia Smith.
He is survived by his brother, Mike (Myra)Smith, and sister, Laura Barrett (Mac Johnson).
Many thanks to the entire staff at The Chesterwood Village, of W.C., OH and Queen City Hospice staff.
Donations may be sent in his memory to Queen City Hospice, 8250 Kenwood Crossing Way, 20, Cincinnati, OH 45236 or Alzheimer's Association of Cincinnati, 644 Linn St, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or to the charity of your choice.
The family is planning a private celebration of Pete's life.
Memories of Pete's life may be shared at www.craver-riggs.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Funeral services provided by:
Megie Funeral Home/Craver Chapel - Milford529 Main Street, Milford, OH 45150
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more