Roger Smith Obituary
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Roger William Smith was born August 8, 1946, in Anamosa, the son of William and Dorothy (Meade) Smith. He married Carol "Sue" Collman on September 1, 1979. He served his country in the United States Navy and later continued to serve in the United States Army. He was employed as a commercial fisherman in Nova Scotia, a merchant marine, a correctional officer at the Anamosa Men's Reformatory, and would go on to work as a dispatcher and driver for Westside Transport.
He loved to cook and welcome people to his home. He enjoyed listening to live music and attending open mic events. He fought a long brave battle with Parkinson's Disease, but always kept a twinkle in his eye. He will be remembered as an interesting man and everyone loved to hear his stories. He will be missed by the many people in his life.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Carol "Sue" Smith, his son Jason (Lizz) Smith, a grandson Nikk Beach, a sister-in-law Karen Smith, nephews Joseph (Anna) Connelly, Troy (Lynn) Smith, and Jeff (Jessica) Smith, and great nieces and nephews Catherine, Caitlynn, Sam, Hayden, and Tristen.
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Donna Reilly
December 21, 2025
To Sue with Deepest Sympathy,
I grew up with Sue since we were cousins.
After Sue & Roger got married and moved to Stone City, my family´s number one place to visit was Sue & Roger´s by the river.
They always welcomed us and we always had fun especially in the summer. My kids and I have so many fond memories visiting especially when Roger barbecued, the best! He told the best stories mostly true but
some debatable. He had so many friends and will be greatly missed. RIP dear Roger.
You fought the fight. It was amazing.
Donna Reilly
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Dianne LaBarge
December 18, 2025
Roger will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. I've known him since kindergarten, all through school, and as an adult, and that twinkle never left his eye! He was a lot of fun and a loyal friend.
Dianne LaBarge
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