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Mark Smith Obituary

Smith, Mark W. August 27, 2012, age 53. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Oehl). Cherished father of Kyle, Jenna, and Emma. Loving son of Homer and Mary Alice (nee Wilburn) Smith. Fond brother of Steve (Julie) Smith. Much loved uncle of Amy, Michael, Daniel, Brian, Victoria, and Haley. Dear son-in-law of Frank and Leni Oehl. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Please join Mark's family to celebrate his life at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place Lower Level at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Mark loved all charities, in lieu of flowers, please honor Mark with a donation to the charity of your choice. Suminski LifeStory Funeral Homes Suminski / Weiss (414) 276-5122 www.SuminskiFuneralHome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 29, 2012.

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Joe Anselmo

September 12, 2012

To Mark's Family and friends,
I am deeply saddened by the untimely loss of Mark, and regret that I did not hear of Mark's passing until 9/11/12 at a Twin Lakes Community Growth Commission meeting for which Mark was our indispensable consultant and good friend. We both shared dual credentials in our work as architects and planners, and I always looked forward to visiting with Mark in Twin Lakes, and at many conferences. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mark's wife, children, extended family and many friends. We have all lost a very good man.

Joe Anselmo

September 12, 2012

To Mark's Family and friends,
I am deeply saddened by the untimely loss of Mark, and regret that I did not hear of Mark's passing until 9/11/12 at a Twin Lakes Community Growth Commission meeting for which Mark was our indispensable consultant and good friend. We both shared dual credentials in our work as architects and planners, and I always looked forward to visiting with Mark in Twin Lakes, and at many conferences. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mark's wife, children, extended family and many friends. We have all lost a very good man.

Helmut Ratzeck

September 4, 2012

Dear good friend Mark, we miss you so much. Your german friends
Marion and Helmut

Ann Freiwald

August 31, 2012

I worked briefly with Mark on a project in Waukesha. And I enjoyed every minute of it, we got a lot done due to his hard work and attention to detail. I am sorry to hear of his passing. His family and friends are in my thoughts.

Craig Loomis

August 31, 2012

When I reflect of the testimony of Mark Smith's life…

I remember a man who paid attention to the details. Because the little things matter.

I remember a man who was honest and tell you the truth. Which is all that a friend could ask for.

And I remember a man that put his family first, because he knew what the big things were in life, and that is a great example for all of us.

Amen.

Barry Eichinger

August 30, 2012

To my dear friend Mark, cohort and champion in school and work. I hope you are racing through time/space on the tail of a Higgs Boson Particle. Will miss you, 'til we meet again.

Greg Kessler

August 30, 2012

Dear Mark's Family:

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was truly a good man and he will be missed. Prayers to each of you and, peace as time passes.

Ryan Kloth

August 30, 2012

To Mark's family, I worked at GRAEF with Mark; although we never had an opportunity to work on a project together, I spoke with him often and enjoyed his humor and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you; I will miss him.

Shawn Rodeck

August 30, 2012

Dear Sandy and Family,
I enjoyed working with Mark immensely and even though most of our time working together was through email and phone correspondence I always considered Mark to be an integral part of my company and great friend. I'm very grateful to have worked with him and to have known him.
I'm very sorry for your loss and he will be missed.

David Cox

August 29, 2012

Sandy and family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with Mark for a number of years at the Village of Twin Lakes and had great admiration and respect for him as a professional. Mostly, however, I truly enjoyed him as a person. He was always interesting and had a quick wit. I will cherish my memories of him and hope that this knowledge and your own memories of him ease your grief in this difficult time.
Peace to you all,
Dave Cox

August 29, 2012

To Mark's Family,

All of us here at GRAEF are deeply saddened with the loss of our friend and co-worker.I worked on several projects with Mark over the years and he was a great co-worker to work with.
We will miss him tremendously.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family and may the comfort of the supreme being help you through this very difficult time.

We are all with you at this time of great loss.

Devon R. Miller
Friend and Co-Worker

Marsha & Len Hampton

August 29, 2012

Sandy and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Please know you will be remembered in our thoughts.

Rahel Desalegne

August 29, 2012

Dear Mark's Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May the grace of God comfort you during this difficult time of sorrow.
Sincerely,

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