DANIEL J. SMITH

DANIEL J. SMITH obituary

DANIEL J. SMITH

DANIEL SMITH Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Misencik Funeral Home - Avon on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Daniel J. Smith, age 66, entered into rest Wednesday August 13, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1959 in Elyria, Oh. and graduated from Midview High School, Class of 1977. Dan was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Chef at many restaurants in Ohio, Texas and Florida and enjoyed working with his family at Pheasant Run Golf Course in LaGrange, Oh. He had a heart of gold, told many jokes, loved his dog Teddy Bear and loved his family.
He is survived by his siblings Clark (Debi) Foreid, Diane Foreid, Carl (Debbie) Smith, Dale (Debra) Foreid, Robert (Cheri) Smith, Sharon (Ray) Mencl and Donna (John) Sharp and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Ruth (nee Sheetz) Smith. A Graveside service will be on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 1:15 pm at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, Oh. 44273. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at a later date.
The MISENCIK FUNERAL HOME, Avon, is in charge of arrangements.

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