Dale Vincent Smith

Dale Vincent Smith passed away peacefully on Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Marion, Kansas. Dale was born on July 1, 1941, in Marion to Fred P. and Adele (Lefert) Smith. Dale married his high school sweetheart Mary “Pat” Schneider on August 19, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic church in Olpe, Kansas. They were blessed with four children. Dale graduated from Olpe High School in 1959. He attended Lincoln Welding School in Cincinnati and spent his career working for Boeing Military Company in Wichita for 34 years. He was proud to have been chosen to work on Air Force One. In 1992, Dale and Pat relocated to Marion, Kansas. Dale was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love of these sports with his three sons-in-laws and looked forward to their annual trips together. Dale cherished time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Parish and a life member of the Knights of Columbus. Dale is survived by his wife of 63 years Pat of Marion; three daughters Ginger (Chris) Girrens, Monica ( Kevin) Hampel, and Rachel (Kevin) Lewis and his son Bruce Smith; nine grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; brother and sister in laws Shirley Smith, Valarie Schneider, Theresa and Bob Myers, Janice Schneider, Rick and Jane Boes, Julie and Vern Beachy, and Cheryl and Jake Burkett. Dale is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don, great grandson Jonas Prieto, brother in laws Ron, Bill, and Mark Schneider, Jerry Schweers, and sister-in-law Marsha Boes. Eternal Rest Grant unto Him and Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund or the Marion Food Bank in lieu of flowers.