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William E. "Bill" Smith, 69, Rochester, passed away at 4:29 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
He was born April 21, 1956, in Rochester, the son of Hermon Williams and Laura Smith.
Bill worked many years for Ad-Vance Magnetics. He had also worked for Culligan Water, Bailey's Hardware and served many years as a Rochester volunteer fireman. He had been a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed walking and drinking coffee with friends.
Survivors include his children, William Neil Smith, Rochester, Kelly (Chad) Kramer, Roanoke, Joy (Aaron) Ellis, Akron; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister Idella (Richard) Heintz, Winamac; brother Rick Smith, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Fire Department. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
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