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Smith, George R.

George R. Smith, 82, of the Town of Friendship, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. He was born on August 10, 1930, in Fond du Lac, a son of George Theodore and Esther Frieda Schultz Smith.

On April 15, 1951, George married Ardis May Beduhn at First English Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. George operated a dairy farm for many years and later worked at Bergstrom Automotive.

His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially having his family over for dinner as he performed the duties of being the grill master.

He is survived by his wife, Ardis Smith; a son, Craig (Carol) Smith; a daughter, Cathy (Jay) Hoppe, all of Van Dyne; five grandchildren: Karie (Dave) Tackett, Michael (Amanda) Smith, Shawn Hoppe, Chad Hoppe, and Troy Hoppe; and five great-grandchildren: Noah Hoppe, Kaylee Tackett, Ashton Hoppe, Layla Smith, and Benjamin Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Bernice (Herbert) Propson.

The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota Street, Oshkosh, with Rev. Timothy Greenwald officiating. The visitation will be at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Town of Friendship.

Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.machfuneralchapel.com.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Dec. 17, 2012.
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What a great man George was. He has won the fight and will have his first Christmas in heaven...WOW! may the Peace of Christ be your guide.

The Hoppe's

December 20, 2012

Cathy, I am sorry about your fathers passing.

Shirley Schmidlkofer

December 17, 2012

James & Vicky Schmidlkofer

December 17, 2012

Cathy and Jay and family, We are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We are keeping you our thoughts and prayers.

James & Vicky Schmidlkofer

December 17, 2012

Craig, Carol and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Paul Gedlinske

December 17, 2012

Ardis and Family -

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We will miss seeing George driving down the road on his lawn mower. If you need anything please feel free to call.

Love - The Schmitz Family

Mike Schmitz

December 17, 2012

Dear Craig, Carol, and family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time. Remember, our Lord is with you.

Love Ron and Annie Wilhelms

December 17, 2012

Sorry to hear about the passing of George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Sandy Secord

December 17, 2012

Ardis,
We are so sorry to hear that George has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim, Brenda, Dylan & Alyssa Weiland

December 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sam & Pearl Tackett

December 17, 2012

Our prayers go out to you during this time. Losing a parent is never easy, but know that he did not suffer and is enjoying everything in Heaven now.

Penny, Josh & Alissa Barthuly

December 17, 2012

CATHY, JAY AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD'S PASSING, SENDING PRAYERS TO HELP YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW, LOVE MARK & TINA RABE

TINA & MARK RABE

December 16, 2012

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