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Daniel Smith Obituary
1954 - 2019
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Daniel E. Smith, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 64. Dan was born October 14, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Theola Smith. Dan is preceded in death by his daughter Erica Smith. Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Monica Smith; brother, Michael (Vickie) Smith; children, Daniel (Joey) Smith, David (Erin) Truitt, Tonya (JR) Friend, Julie (Brian) Martin; and his 12 grandchildren. He retired from Kroger Distribution Center after 37 years as a Safety Manager. Dan was a man dedicated to his family and had a huge passion for The Ohio State Buckeyes and the game of golf. He was a staunch union supporter and believed in fairness for all. Dan received a double lung transplant at OSU hospital in 2014 and fought a long, hard, brave battle with many obstacles. His courage and integrity was admirable to everyone that knew him. A special thank you to all the medical professionals who cared for Dan at OSU and Fresenius Dialysis Center. Dan's family extends an extra special thank you to our angel Eve, who gave him lungs and allowed us to have him for 4 1/2 extra years. Visitation Hours will be from 10am-12pm Monday, July 15, 2019 with a Mass to follow at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, 43230. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Dan's memory to Donate Life of Ohio. To leave online condolences visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Amy
July 19, 2019
Dan was one of my patients at the dialysis center . There wasn't a day that passed when we didn't talk about his wife , his kids , golf and the bucks of course . My favorite story he told me was when he took his wife golfing and took a sharp turn that tossed her out of the cart (I laughed so hard ) I told him I was sure she didn't find it as funny . He just looked up and said um no! he was the sweetest person and my heart goes out to you all. We surly miss him
Holly MILLER
July 15, 2019
Monica and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Holly
July 15, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers to the Smith Family, blessings to all.
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Daniel Smith
July 14, 2019
To the man I had the pleasure and privilege to call Dad! I love you! Thank you to everyone who loved my father and supported him throughout the years!
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Marylynn & Chad Galbraith
July 14, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers for the family and friends of Dan Smith. God bless.
Tommy Shaffer
July 14, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers for the Smith and Lang Family.
Sergio & Kathy DelCol
July 13, 2019
The best friend and boss a guy could ever have. You will be missed my friend. The world lost a good man but God received a great man . Our sincere love to your family . I will miss you.
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