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Laila
November 28, 2022
I was a patient for short time. I had moved only just returned to Milwaukee and reconnected as a patient in 2016-2018. I, recovering from Chemo/Radiation, was not able to respond to the news of Dr. Smaglick's passing. But, I did respond personally and the past few years, Dr. Smaglick is still in my mind and heart. You truly were a beautiful beacon of caring, light, love in this world...We are not the same without You.
Linda Caldart Olson
February 10, 2020
Dear Dorothy and family, I just wanted to let you know that I continue to think of Dr Paul. Sometimes it is when I go to a different dentist (no one will again be MY dentist!). I have to push myself to make an apt- I just can't bear the difference and our loss. I go, but am instantly reminded of how completely I trusted Dr Paul, and how suspect I've become. Sometimes I think of him when I truly believe our world has lost decency, respect for all, honesty, humility, and especially perfection and pursuit of a job well done. I'm guessing those aren't just stars we see in the night sky. They are all the angels smiling down with sparkling teeth cause they paid a visit to Dr Paul.
April 7, 2018
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dr. Smaglick was a wonderful dentist to my husband and myself for many years. He was a warm, caring and excellent dentist. He cared very much about his patients and our lives. We did not hear about his passing until now. We share your sorrow and pain.
Karen and Sam Seward
Ann McIntyre
April 2, 2018
I became a patient of Dr. Smaglick 16 years ago after seeing him
listed as one of the best dentists in Milwaukee in the Milwaukee Magazine.
And to my relief, it turned out he really was one of the best! He was a
dentist that truly cared about the dental health of his patients. I felt
that concern immediately. He was a man of such professional pride and
integrity. I knew that I would never be talked into an expensive procedure
that I did not need. Through the years I grew to know a bit more about him
personally. The love for his family, the pleasure he got from fixing old
trucks and his enjoyment in classical music, which I shared. In fact, as an
employee of Mount Mary University, I was able to share a photo with him of
his first piano teacher, a sister at the school. I also had great admiration
for the way he dealt with his cancer in the last year. It took such courage
for him to continue practicing during his treatments. And when I inquired
about his health, he was always very direct and honest about it. That is
why, at my last appointment, I knew I was sadly saying my final farewell.
My sincere condolences to the entire family of this wonderful man.
David Menke
March 21, 2018
Dorothy,
My condolences to you and your family.
I took your recommendation to go to Paul for dental care when we were both working to then First Wisconsin National Bank in the mid-1980's.
Paul was always professional and highly skilled in his work to solve my dental problems. We also had brief and interesting discussions about politics and your career progress at FWNB and its subsequent mergers. I especially enjoyed listening to Mozart while in the chair or waiting to start the appointment. He looked good and I commented on the return of his hair . He gave no hint that his actual condition.
J'Neanne Palbicki
March 15, 2018
Dr. Smaglick will always be remembered as a "mensch" (a person of integrity and honor). He was an outstanding dentist and a great human being. His values were of the highest standard, but he was also humble at the same time. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for his family to lose him at such a young age, but I hope there is some comfort in knowing that there are many, many people who will always think of him and his family with a warm smile and heart.
Cari Guida
March 14, 2018
Dr. Smaglick had been my dentist since I was a child (I am now in my 30s), and he was always fantastic. I have two very fond memories I would like to share.
I was a music major when I first started college. I had to go in to have a couple cavities filled. I was well aware of Dr. Smaglick's love of classical music, but now that I was studying it, it meant more. While he was working on my mouth, I noticed a little stereo in the room with a stack of CDs. I politely asked him if he would play the one with Beethoven's piano sonatas, and he obliged. When his hands weren't in my mouth, we talked music, especially how much we hated Arnold Shoenberg and twelve-tone serialism. It's a strange memory to cherish, but I have cherished it nonetheless.
When I was still in high school, I was studying German. During my sophmore year, there was a (national? State wide? I don't remember) proficiency test language students could take. I scored quite high on it, and was invited to an award ceremony at the high school in Whitefish Bay. I was sitting in the theater, 16-year-old me just happy to be there, and my mom leans over with the program in her hands and says "I think our dentist is the MC". I look at the program and, yep, Dr. Smaglick was listed as the MC for the ceremony. We saw him afterwards and had a nice chat with him. My German teacher got a kick out of it when I told her
My condolences to Dr. Smaglick's family. He will be missed.
Ellen Dettwiler
March 9, 2018
I'm so sorry I didn't know about Paul's passing until I received the letter about his successor.Paul was a tremendous person as well as a great dentist.My condolences especially to you, Dorothy. You were a wonderful co-worker.
Barbara Jacobs
March 7, 2018
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Smaglick's passing. He had been my dentist for many years and was the best dentist I ever had. I love how he truly loved his work and talked about how much he loved it. It was obvious in his dedication, care, and demeanor.
Listening to the beautiful and soothing classical music he always had on during working made a visit extra special.
He was an excellent dentist, adored his wife and family and I know how deeply he will be missed by all.
I learned the sad news in the recent letter. So often I thought of calling to let him know that I had to find another dentist since I moved out of the area, but never got to it. I regret that.
His family will have many warm memories of this find man and I and other patients will continue to have fond memories of him.
Barb Jacobs
Susan & Stuart Leopold
March 3, 2018
Dr. Smaglick provided our familys dental care for decades, always with the greatest concern and professionalism. He was much appreciated and certainly will be missed. Our prayers for him and his family will be ongoing.
Suzanne Zakry
March 2, 2018
Both my husband and I were patients of Dr. Smaglick and we were deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He was such an excellent dentist and we are heartbroken. He will forever be in our thoughts and we will miss him. Our condolences to his family.
Tom Abts
March 1, 2018
My sympathies to the Smaglick family. I was a patient of Dr. Smaglick's for the brief period that I worked downtown. His compassion for his profession and his dedication to his patients was impressionable. I will never forget our discussions about Island Lake on the Manitowish chain. There is a peaceful bay with towering red pines just to the south of the entrance to Island Lake that he considered his "slice of heaven".
March 1, 2018
Dear Dorothy and family,
Ross and I are so saddened by the sudden loss of of our long time dentist and friend. During my last visit we joked that I could skip the x-rays, but just this time. He was so kind, so professional, so caring, so very good at what he did.
We dearly miss him. We are lost without him in so many ways.
Our prayers to you,
Mary and Ross Read
Kathy Peters
March 1, 2018
I went to Dr Smaglick in the 1980s. I then got married and my husband Joe went to him all those years until he died unexpectedly in 2011. He loved him. I always remember when I went to him how he would talk about his wife and three children. He was very proud and happy with his family. I was very sad to hear that he passed away. My sympathy to his dear wife and family. I never knew he was the same age as me. He was a very accomplished person.
Angela Canellos
March 1, 2018
I just heard of Dr. Smaglick's death when I received the letter today. I will miss him . He was my dentist for many years and was very skilled and cared about his work. He was also a caring and kind man. May his memory be eternal. My condolences to his family.
Steve Schultz
March 1, 2018
We have just heard of Dr. Smaglick's passing. We are so very sorry. He was a wonderful dentist and good person to our whole family when we lived in Milwaukee. Our deepest sympathies. Steve, Lauren, Simon and Arthur Schultz
Jon Hughes
March 1, 2018
It was so sad to hear of his passing. Outside of the deaths of relatives and friends, I have not been so moved.
I can't imagine a better dentist. His concentration was incredible. He must have gone home exhausted many days.
I needed a dentist nearly 25 years ago. I took Milwaukee Magazine's Best Dentist series and called several offices in the area and his office stood out for the friendliness. His dedication was obvious and he hired wonderful people as well. I have recommended him to so many over the years.
My last memory is the two of us standing in the doorway to the reception area talking. He looked so good after battling so hard - his color was back and he had put on some weight. He said the cancer was back but he was upbeat and was planning on making a family trip this summer.
He will be missed.
William Wertz
March 1, 2018
Just recently went in for cleaning and had seen dr smaglick looked excellent very shocked an depressed he was the best dentist nobody will be able to fill his shoes he was strong man I feel for his family I just laid to rest my child 12months ago and the suffering is hard god bless dr smaglick
Trey Korte
March 1, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Smaglick was recommended to me as a dentist by some friends. And Im glad I took them up on their suggestion. As a teacher, we often spoke of the joys and challenges of teaching; his passion for both his patients wellbeing and students education was always apparent. Ill remember most his kindness which shone through everyone working at his clinic. God Bless.
Rev. Jas A. Mortenson
March 1, 2018
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss, Dr. Smaglick was a good man and a wonderful professional. He loved his family dearly. He loved his patients and his practice. He was a man of great faith and integrity. He will be missed indeed. I pray that his family be blessed by their many fond memories and the love they shared. I have lost a friend.
Carl & Arlene Rafferty
March 1, 2018
Not only was he a great dentist, but a compassionate godly person. He will truly be missed. Our condolences to the family.
David Thome
March 1, 2018
What a great one. A great dentist--and a great man. He made the world a better place. My sympathy goes out to you, Dorothy, and your children and grandchildren.
February 26, 2018
My deepest condolences. I was a patient of Dr. Smaglick. When I went to see him I had not been to a dentist in years and was afraid to go back. He was warm and nonjudgmental. I appreciate the respect and kindness he showed me during the past 10 years. He helped me get my confidence back and allowed me to stop feeling ashamed. I am greatful I got the chance to know him.
Heidi Stutzki
February 22, 2018
Dear Dorothy and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. I know your loss is great, it is my loss also. I regret that I didn't know about the mass on Monday evening. I only learned of Paul's death today from a friend. I see that he will be buried at St. Mary's in Elm Grove. I will be sure to pay my last respects soon. In my eyes, Paul was a good soul, a proud father, certainly a dedicated dentist, and lover of all things German! Dorothy, he held your parents in great esteem. He was my dentist I think since 1978 or 1979 at the office in Shorewood, every visit I left having heard the latest stories of you travels or family. Once he was thrilled to be going home to a Sauerbraten and red cabbage meal. Once he shared with me how he was impressed with the way you could immediately slip into a Bavarian dialect. Paul will always hold a special place in my heart. Er war ein guter Mensch.
Chris and I hope all the memories you share provide comfort for you at this time. We hope these memories provide you with strength and encouragement in the adjustment ahead.
Heidi and Chris Stutzki
James Deshotels
February 21, 2018
may he rest in peace 'where the light of God's face shines'. Prayers for his family.
Dianne Asplund
February 21, 2018
We are so sad that the bad weather kept us from attending and paying tribute to such a beautiful human being. Being our cousin, George & I regret not having known him better. Please accept our sincere condolences and love. Paul was taken much too soon but he left a profound impact on this world. This is truly the definition of success and a life well-lived.
Dianne Asplund (Smaglick)
Monica Smith
February 20, 2018
I was also a patient of Dr. Smaglick's. He clearly loved his profession. The compassion and respect he showed his patients made a big impression on me, and I will miss having him as my dentist.
Jack Serwe
February 20, 2018
Dorothy, Paul, Suzanne, Richard, Mary, and Julie,
I am so sorry to hear, today, of our loss of Paul. I am just as sad that I was not there with you to celebrate his life.
Charles Woodward
February 20, 2018
We miss you.
Paul trying out a really big truck
John Emery
February 19, 2018
Barb Demmer
February 19, 2018
Dorothy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May your memories of happier family times bring your peace and comfort in the days to come.
KAtie Carnell
February 19, 2018
Andy- i heard about your dad at Mass at St.Mary's this weekend. I'm so sorry for your loss. We will
Pray for all of you.
Tom Read
February 19, 2018
So sorry for the Smaglick family. Milwaukee will miss a great dentist and a great man.
A patient from the beginning...
Jim & Patti Murray
February 18, 2018
Dear Dorothy and family,
We are so sad to hear of Paul's passing. He was a kind man whose kindness will live on through his family. We wish we could be at the service but are out of town, you will be in our many thoughts and prayers.
February 18, 2018
Dear Dorothy and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Warmly, Jill McElroy
Tony / Evelyn Klauser
February 18, 2018
Dear Dorothy and Family,
Words cannot do justice to the loss. When I met Paul in the early 1980's when my parents and I were visiting I immediately loved his sense of humor.
During the last two weeks our thoughts were with him and you all. Our most heartfelt sympathies.
February 18, 2018
I had the great pleasure of teaching with Paul for ten years and enjoying further collegiality as members of the Dental Forum Study Club and can
honestly say that there isn't a dentist or PERSON
that I respected and admired more.
He was a dentist's dentist and a "people's" person.
His work is finished.
Best wishes to his family.
Dr Dennis Fahey
Karl-Heinz Wieser
February 18, 2018
Liebe Dorle mit Familie,
wir möchten dir und deiner Familie unser aufrichtiges Mitgefühl aussprechen. Wir sind unendlich traurig, da wir uns von einem besonders lieben Menschen verabschieden müssen , wir haben Paul sehr gern gehabt und es war uns ein Geschenk, ihn gekannt zu haben .
Wir wünschen dir und deiner wunderbaren Familie alles Gute und viel Kraft für die Zukunft .
Familie Karl-Heinz und Pauline Wieser
aus Niederbayern.
Daniel Sapiro
February 18, 2018
I was Dr. Smaglick's third patient, file #3, and I will truly miss Paul's compassion and professionalism. Great Doctor, great guy. My condolences to his family.
Frank and Robin Busalacchi
February 18, 2018
Deepest sympathies Dorothy, Andy and the rest of your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cindy Gear
February 17, 2018
Too young and far too soon. The world has lost a wonderful person, husband, father, and grandfather. Our sincere sympathy to Dorothy and family.
Ken and Cindy Gear
Joanne Roberts
February 17, 2018
I too am a long time patient of Dt. Smaglick....and I am so sad to hear he is gone...he was a great dentist and just a wonderful person....very kind and caring, and so very proud of his family...praying for you ..
Pat Goepel
February 16, 2018
Dear Smaglick family,
We're so sorry for your family's loss. Paul was truly an inspirational person and one that I always looked up to in life. Paul was always consistent, a kind word, so very proud of family and always ready to help and do the right thing. He will be missed. Our Condolences to the entire family.
Pat Goepel family
Gretchen Lindstrom
February 16, 2018
I was a patient of Dr. Smaglick's for many years and want to express how truly sorry I am that such a good man's life was cut short in his prime. My sincere condolences to all of his family.
February 16, 2018
Dorothy:
You and Paul were wonderful neighbors to my sister, Kate, when she lived on Fieldstone Drive. All of us Noon's are so sad to hear this news. May God bless your family in this time of great sadness.
I hope Paul and Kate are re-united in heaven and Paul is telling Kate to stop cutting the grass in the dark!
With sympathy,
Maggie Noon Pavelic & the Noon clan
Grafton, WI and Watertown, WI
Jennifer Anthony
February 16, 2018
Dear Dorothy and the Entire Smaglick Family,
Please know how shocked and very sorry we are to hear about Paul's untimely passing. Our family has such fond memories of Paul, Mary, Richard and Julie and we cannot even fathom what everyone is going through. Paul and Suzanne were my second set of parents when we lived in Wauwatosa. I know that Paul and Suzanne were extremely proud of Paul, as were his siblings. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers and hope you will peace in knowing that Paul is no longer in pain.
Love,
Jennifer Anthony (Niehaus), Barbara, Mike and David Niehaus and Jill Slone (Niehaus)
February 16, 2018
Dear Dorothy and family
We are so sad and shocked to hear. God Bless you all. Sincerely
Bob and Marion Saur
Dr. Geoffrey Thompson
February 16, 2018
Dear Paul's family. I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss of a great friend. Paul and I knew each other through his work at Marquette and the Milwaukee Dental Forum. We sure made a lot of dentures together. He was a rare man, giving, smart, funny, wonderful educator and just a joy to be with. Please accept my condolences and warmest regards.
Linda Caldart-Olson
February 16, 2018
Dr Smaglich was the consummate professional. I am so very saddened that he is no longer with us - I shall miss him terribly. I would love to be able to attend his services on Monday but I am in California. I will be with you in spirit. I've never met you Dorothy, but have seen your photos and kids photos since they were little, joined now by your grand kid's photos. He always spoke of you all with affection and total respect. May your grief slowly lessen and be replaced by warm memories. He will remain with you in your heart and soul.
Craig Pelnar
February 16, 2018
Dear Katie and Family:
My most sincere condolences at this time of loss. My prayers to all of you for comfort...
Donna Czysz
February 16, 2018
Always remembering all the wonderful work days. I will truly miss your presence in my life.
February 16, 2018
Dear Dorothy and Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss and you will all be in our prayers.
Edith and Roman Schmalz
February 16, 2018
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Daryl Lehman
February 16, 2018
Dorothy and family,
I am sad to hear that the cancer caught up to Paul. When we last spoke (too long ago I must admit) at the MMVA banquet he was positive and upbeat.
From myself and all the Midwest Military Vehicle Association members who valued Paul's friendship our condolences. I have some pictures of Paul enjoying his other passion...his truck and the HMV hobby, which are attached.
Father Dennis J. Wieland
February 16, 2018
Dear Dorothy and Family,
I wish to assure you of the prayers and support of St. Joseph Parish Community at this very difficult time. I have heard so many wonderful things about Paul, which bears testimony to a life well-lived as a servant of the Lord. While it is difficult let go of those we love, we rejoice that he is now counted among the "great cloud of witnesses in the new and eternal Jerusalem," who are spurring us on through their prayers, to the victory that Paul now shares in through Christ Jesus.
Pennie Soteropoulos
February 16, 2018
Dear Dorothy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May Paul rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
With sympathy and love,
Pennie Soteropoulos and Family
Michael Donohoo
February 16, 2018
To Paul's family....When I first served with Paul on our GMDA board I didn't understand how he seemed to be so stubborn on lots of issues we discussed. Once his voice was lost from discussions I came to realize how much stronger he made our board look at all items and I truly appreciated his courage to speak his mind even if others disagreed. He taught me lots. May he be resting in peace. From a GMDA/WDA Past President.
Karen Rinaldi
February 16, 2018
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We will be at the service on Monday night.
Love you, Karen and Carl and Nicholas Rinaldi
Unsere herzlichsten Beileid von Hans Badzio und Familie.
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