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Paul Smith Obituary
Cudahy - Paul S Smith (74) died unexpectedly of a massive stroke on Friday, March 26, 2021. Devoted husband of Holly M Smith for 35 years. Loving father of Thomas (Liz) Smith. World's best loved Grandpa of Lilly and Liam Smith. Cherished brother of the late Barb Slania, Roger (Sarah) Smith, Terry Smith and Karleen (Bill) Welch. Further survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation Monday, April 5, 2021 at Bruskiewitz Funeral Home, 5355 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee from 4-8 PM, with a parish vigil at 7 PM. Funeral services Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 9:15 AM from the funeral home to St. Alphonsus Parish, 6060 W Loomis Rd, Greendale, for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM Covid restrictions- masks required. Interment at Southern WI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery will be private at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul's name may be directed to Milwaukee Humane Society, 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208, Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 or the Nature Conservancy. Special thanks to the entire staff of St. Luke's Neuro ICU for their sensitive, focused care of Paul and his family.
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Linda Dirksmeyer
April 12, 2021
I was so very sorry to learn of Paul's recent passing. I had the pleasure of being of colleague of Paul's at Aurora Health Care, and was truly blessed by his wisdom, knowledge, professionalism, gentleness and very dry sense of humor! Paul deeply cared about each person and treated them with great dignity and respect. I consider it to have been a privilege to have worked with him and learned from him.
Holly, I send my deepest condolences to you at this difficult time, along with prayers for comfort and peace as you begin the most difficult process of healing. He will be so very missed!
Rick Cozatt
April 8, 2021
fantastic individual, enjoyed working with him at Gas Co. Will be missed
Gary Erlichman
April 4, 2021
More than a friend, more like a brother. One of the kindest, most thoughtful and dedicated men I ever met, to me and all who knew him. Helped introduce him to Holly and at that exact second knew it was a match meant to be . . . and it was for over three decades. More than missing him, he'll be a void in my heart as will also be to others. God's speed PeeWee.
Bob Bolda
April 3, 2021
A cherished friend. Always laughs. A fellow writing instrument connoisseur. Always supportive, positive. Willing to help with anything when in need. A treasure. Appreciated the silliness in living a life. A great loss for me personally.
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bruskiewitz Funeral Home - Milwaukee5355 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220-1410
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Vigil
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Bruskiewitz Funeral Home - Milwaukee5355 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220-1410
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Funeral service
9:15 a.m.
Bruskiewitz Funeral Home - Milwaukee5355 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53220-1410
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