Kenneth E. Smith

Kenneth E. Smith, age 93, of the Town of Rome, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
A Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a future date.
Ken was born August 26, 1929 in the Town of Richfield, WI to Archie and Flosse (DeWitt) Smith. He married Helen Sutherland on July 24, 1947 in Adams Friendship. In his younger years, Ken was a farmer working on the family farm and later worked at other area farms. He held many jobs throughout his life, and ended doing carpentry work. Ken was employed as a deputy sheriff with the Adams County Sheriff's Department for 31 years.
Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing horseshoes, gardening, loved to golf and was always happiest when he was working. He loved baseball and enjoyed watching both the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, and was also a huge Green Bay Packer Fan. Ken loved his family, and would do anything for anyone. Ken was a founding member of the Deer Lodge Sportsman's Club, and always considered those members to be his extended family.
Ken is survived by his children: Don (Marge) Smith of Town of Rome, WI, Roger (special friend Deb Symons) Smith of Nekoosa, WI, Kathleen (Ken) Johnson of Texarkana, AR, Mark Smith of Town of Rome, WI, 5 grandchildren: Donald (Tanya) Smith of Wis. Rapids, WI, Erika (Jimmy) Wise of Texarkana, AR, Roger (Dee) Smith Jr., of Nekoosa, WI, Michael (Jennifer) Johnson of Texarkana, AR, Heather Webb of Wis. Rapids, WI, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sister Betty Broughton of California and is further survived by many nieces, nephews and special granddaughter Heather Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, daughter-in-law Linda Smith, 5 brothers and 7 sisters.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Aspirus Riverview Hospital for the excellent care given to Ken.
In lieu of flowers, please consider taking a kid hunting or fishing in honor of Ken.