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Wendell Smith Obituary
aged 92, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at his home at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., Wendell moved to Ohio with his college sweetheart to start his teaching career and raise a family.
A devoted husband for nearly 70 years to Ruby (Long) who survives him, Wendell was equally devoted to his children: Amy (Tim Caum), Melissa (Dan) Clayton, Andrew (Ellen), and Sarah (Bill) Lange. “Grampy” was looked up to by his grandchildren: Asa Smith, Samuel Smith, Stanford (Shannon) Lange and Allison Lange. He is also survived by his sister, Myra Jamison. To his children, Dad was a storyteller, traveler, tutor, mechanic, farmer, builder, handyman and active church layperson. To his students, Mr. Smith was a mathematician, chemist and role model. During a teaching career that spanned 36 years, Wendell taught for the National Science Foundation traveling STEM program, Minerva Local Schools, and various branches of Kent State University. In addition, he sat on the boards for R. G. Drage Career Technical Center and Minerva Local Schools.
Being the consummate educator, Wendell made an anatomical bequest to The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at: www.gotschallfuneralhome.com Donations may be made in memory of Wendell Smith to: Hospice Services at Methodist ElderCare, 1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite E212, Columbus, OH 43220 or online at www.methodisteldercare.org/donate Minerva Education Foundation and Alumni Association, P. O. Box 42, Minerva, OH 44657; or Minerva United Methodist Church, 204 North Main Street, Minerva, OH 44657.
Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home, 330-868-4900
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Mike Hoopes
March 19, 2017
Thank you Mr. Smith for making chemistry and physics come alive for me. To Ruby and the the family, you have my deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful man.
Tom Kishman
March 10, 2017
Thank you Mr. Smith & may you RIP.
February 22, 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Wendell's passing. He and Ruby were neighbors of ours on the 8th floor of W.G. and recently Ruby has been Daryl's neighbor again and sits at the same eating table in W.G.'s Special Care area. Wendell visited Ruby often and we liked them both. Wendell will be missed by many folks. We appreciated his volunteering in the gift store here also. Our condolences and love to all of you, his family. Daryl & Helen Watkins
Beth Maness
February 21, 2017
Our sincere condolences, dear Sarah and family, with the loss of your beloved father. Sincerely, Beth, Brian and Erik Maness
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Candy Bear
February 21, 2017
I've worked with Sarah for many years and she has talked about her dad, and mom, frequently. I am very sorry for the loss of such a caring and loving man who has done so much in his life.
February 20, 2017
Our sympathy to Ruby and to her family. Janet Colloredo
February 20, 2017
It has been a pleasure having Wendell in our Wesley Glen community. We are sending prayers your way.
Nancy"Brock" Hazen
February 19, 2017
Rest in Peace Mr. Smith. Your family has my deepest sympathy.
February 19, 2017
Sympathy & Prayers for the family. Ron & Nellie(Marteney)Shirley
February 18, 2017
Peace and strength to your family. Wendell was a kind, gracious person. We witnessed his devotion to Ruby. He will be missed in WG 5S.
from neighbors Sharon, June, Mary Amm
Elaine Eddy
February 18, 2017
Dear Smith Family -
Your parents were very special to the Eddy's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Phillips
February 18, 2017
Truly a gentle soul and teacher of life's values throughout his life. His life has left blessings upon those who knew him. My sympathies to his family.
Chuck Hart
February 18, 2017
What a good role model he was as I was growing up. My sympathies to the entire family.
Chuck
Jennifer Hart
February 18, 2017
You have my deepest sympathy.
Jay Wisler
February 18, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mrs. Smith. May you sense the great comfort of our Heavenly Father. - One of your former 2nd graders
Vickie McArtor-Bennett
February 18, 2017
Mr. Smith was my chemistry teacher in 1965-66. He was the most dedicated, caring, and innovative educator I knew. I can see him yet, "airplaning" around imaginary hydrogen and oxygen atoms to explain H2O. He was a wonderful man whom I remember with great fondness.
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