John Smietanka

My condolences to the family. I only met John a few times, through his brother Ray, but was always impressed by him.

I am devastated by John'a loss, I think he and I were the only United States Attorneys form the Reagan era to seve almost 13 years. He was a dear friend. Ray, if you are there, please email me at [email protected].

Mr Smietanka I make reference to you as a part of my good conscience!! You represent me and my family, and we won! You spoke on my behalf, and my spouses behalf, at least once, and we won! I remember you appointing Tom Gezon , and we won! Another time you appointed Ann Buckleitner, and we won! I remember you delivering a letter to the judge in Granville ,the Honorable Versluis! And once again we won! I know that you were a teacher of law English in American! I know...

Fine man, great lawyer, and dear friend. He will be missed...

I worked for John at the Berrien County Prosecutors Office from 1975 to 1981. He was a wonderful boss and an honorable man with a great sense of humor. Fond memories and my job there was never boring! Sad I missed the visitation. God´s blessings to John´s family! Sincere sympathy, Linda Karsten Fellows

I am proud to have known and worked with John for over forty years. I found him to be very bright, hard working, and most importantly, an ethical man sincerely trying to do justice. He set a very high standard as a United States Attorney for twelve years. I doubt his achievements will ever be surpassed. My sincere condolences.

What a shock to learn this . He was so wise , so kind, a great radio host, . an all around good lawyer...an honored . U. S. Attorney, .... a friend to many and my friend... I grieve with his family and many friends across the country . Hal Hardin, Nashville Tn.