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Richard was born in Rose, Nebraska on December 8, 1914, to Percy and Eulalia Capel Smith and graduated from Treynor High School in 1933. Richard farmed in the Treynor area for over 50 years retiring in 1979, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. (Timm ) in 1985; his parents; son, Steven Smith; sister, Marjorie Gourley; brother, Robert Smith.
Survivors include son, Donald R. Smith of Margate, Florida; daughter, Karen Sperry; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Smith all of Treynor, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Ellsworth of Phoenix.
Visitation will be Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Church. Father Dan Kirby officiant. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery with luncheon to follow at Queen of the Apostles. Memorials to American Heart Association preferred.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Smith
Jim and Jan Harrill
March 4, 2008
Don, Karen, and Carol & families
Thinking of you. Sorry to hear about Dick.
Larry Clausen
March 4, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. He was a good neighbor
Mark and Kathy Wangberg
March 4, 2008
Smith family:
Very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good neighbor and we enjoyed visiting with Dick at FoxRun-he was very sharp and such a kind man.
fritz holst
February 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.
fritz
Michelle Westcott (Sperry)
February 28, 2008
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
James Brewer
February 28, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Brian Smith
February 28, 2008
The greatest grandfather in the world we sure will miss you.
Belinda Porta
February 28, 2008
Karen and Don,
Thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Belinda Porta
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