Steven Dennis Smelser

Steven Dennis Smelser obituary, Taftville, CT

Steven Dennis Smelser

Steven Smelser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Godere - Guillot Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 23, 2023.

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Steven Dennis Smelser, Sr. was born November 23, 1941 in Marion, IN to his parents, Lester and Imogene Smelser. He was one of four children: brother Roger (deceased), sisters Nancy Rudy and Beth Ito. He attended school in Huntington County and after graduation, attended Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. After completing school, he began working at Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, IN and later, Paranite Wire in Marion, IN.
He moved to Connecticut in 1962 where he met his wife, Virginia Church.
They were married September 18th, 1965 and recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Steven joined Plastic Wire & Cable in Jewett City, CT in 1962 and was employed there until its closing in 1995. He & Virginia then moved to Arizona where he took on the role of Plant Manager for Triangle Wire & Cable until 1999 when he retired. In 2002, he moved back to CT to be with family.
He is survived by: two sons, Steven (Maria) of Colchester, CT, Brad (Holly) of Lisbon, five grandchildren, Kira, Catherine (Daniel), Alyssa, Alexis, and Trent Smelser, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Ames Cemetery in Lisbon on Friday November 3, 2023 at 11am.
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