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Michael Smith Obituary
West Allis - Passed to Eternal Life, Friday, January 3, 2020, age 77 years. Beloved wife of Cheri (nee Frager). Dear father of Chad (Alyssa Case) Smith, Cheyenne (Taurean) Leneair, Tim Smith, Kimberly Ohm, Lisa Smith-Justin, Tina Hoang and Tammy Ellis. Loving Papa of Braxton Smith, Landen and Teigan Leneair. Son-in-law of Ronald Frager and Carol Frager. Brother of the late Barbara (George) Yust and Craig (Ellie) Smith. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Bevsek Verbick Funeral Home - West Allis 11AM with Funeral Service at 2 PM. Entombment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery. Retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, 9th Marine Corps District Recruiting Coordinator. Mike was the President of Little League-West Allis for 21 years and owner of Ghost Riders Lounge and Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Fischer House, JDRF or West Allis Little League appreciated.
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Marvin Proehl AD1 USN RETIRED
April 19, 2021
Cheri so sorry for loss. I was a recruiter in West Allis 75-78. You and your red hair. Mike was a good friend. I enjoyed working in the same building. Again I am sorry for your loss.
Thanks, Mike
Scott Williams
January 9, 2020
Charlene Witt
January 9, 2020
I was so lucky to be on the Little League Board as secretary. I had so much respect for Mike. He did more for the kids of West Allis than anyone else just by sustaining Little League and saw that everyone was treated fair. I also respected his long service in the Marines. My heart goes out to Cheri and family.
He did so much and went through so much, R.I.P, my friend! Char
January 8, 2020
I was proud to be a part of Little League of West Allis while Mike was President. He put his heart into it for our children.
Thank you for being a mentor to my boys and the youth of W.A.
Barczak Family
January 7, 2020
Little league was Mike's passion. So proud to have worked with him and been a neighbor for many years. Such wonderful memories. Sincerest condolences.
Greg and Chris Dufek
Jennie Millerhagen
January 7, 2020
My heart breaks for you and your family, Cheri. He was way too young.
My hope and prayers for you and your family:
Though the tears with sadness never cease, my prayers for you are that the tears with laughter flow as you remember the happy times shared.
God gave us memories so we might have roses in December. (Barrie)
God's blessings of strength, courage, wisdom and patience for each new day.
Kim Murray
January 7, 2020
Cheri I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sherry Hosford
January 6, 2020
Cheri, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤Sherry (Stenvold) Hosford
January 4, 2020
Mike Smith was a very devoted president of Little League of West Allis as everything he did was for the youth!!
Thank you Mike for being a wonderful mentor for our youth!!
Idzikowski Family
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