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Kathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marcia
Marcia Beatty
March 23, 2026 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
Dear Smith Family,
So sorry for loss of Pat. Good memories of our familys' friendship from years past.
Deepest sympathy, Reeves Ranch Hands
Maureen ( Chic) n Joel Horsley
March 18, 2026 | Ruthven, IA | Friend
Cathy and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Peterson
March 09, 2026 | Ruthven, IA | Friend
Kathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be blessed with wonderful memories.
John & Danita O'Leary
March 07, 2026 | Emmetsburg, IA
Pat was more than just my stepdad—he was family in every sense of the word. He welcomed me into his life and our family with a big heart, and I will always be grateful for that. He was the kind of man who loved the simple things: spending time with family, sharing stories, and especially being out on the water with a fishing pole in his hand.
Some of my favorite memories will always be of those moments when he was happiest—relaxed, laughing, and enjoying life. He had a way of...
Corey Willems
March 07, 2026 | Graettinger, IA | Son
Kathy and family, My deep thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Even though I didn't know Pat personally, I know that he was a good husband and father. Hold on close to the memories that he has given you to comfort you in the most difficult times.
Kristy Simington
March 06, 2026 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Leon and Jo Stoermer
March 04, 2026 | Wallingford, IA
Our sympathy and prayers to the Smith family as they grieve.
Dick and Anne Marie Nelson
March 02, 2026 | Emmetsburg, IA
Pat Darnell
March 02, 2026 | Fenton, IA
Richard “Pat” “Doc” Smith, age 68, of Graettinger, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, with a Prayer Service beginning at 3:00 PM. Prayer Service will be livestreamed via Martin Mattice Funeral Home's website:https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/richard-pat-smith. Services have been entrusted to Martin-Mattice Funeral Home of Emmetsburg.
Richard Patrick Smith, lovingly known as Pat or “Doc,” was born on July 11, 1957, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Gordon and Elaine (Gappa) Smith. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1976. Following graduation, Pat worked for several companies throughout the years, including Cargill, Flanagan Western, Skyjack, and Moveero "GKN". He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.
Pat had a deep love for farming, but nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family. He especially cherished his vacations at Sunset Cove Resort, where he could often be found fishing on Cass Lake — a place that brought him peace, laughter, and countless memories with those he loved most.
Left to cherish Pat’s memory are Kathy Smith of Graettinger; his children, Jodi Duhn, Corey Willems, Heather Willems, and Courtney Smith; twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Charles (Chris) Smith, Connie Smith, Karen Orwig, Andy Smith, and Kim Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Elaine Smith; his siblings, Cathy Peters, Tom Smith, and Bill Smith; and his brother-in-law, Dan Orwig.
Pat will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to hard work, and the many stories shared around a fishing pole and a quiet lake. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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