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Donald Smith Obituary
Sheboygan - Donald H. Smith, 80, of Sheboygan passed away on January 17, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Home. Donald was born to the late Henry and Stella Smith on March 28, 1938 in Mitchell, WI. He graduated in the class of 1956 from Sheboygan Central High School. On January 25, 1957, Donald was united in marriage to Suzanne Klein at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He was employed at Bemis with 41 years of service. He will always be remembered as "Schmitty" with the white T-shirt and for his free spirit and good times. There was never a stranger he didn't know.
Donald is survived by his wife Suzanne; children Irene Schultz, Pamela (Joe) Darling, Henry Smith, and Mary Jo (Jim) Ott; grandchildren Tyler, Brittany, Erica, and Tanya; great grandchildren Natalie, Ethan, George, Ryker and Waylon. He is further survived by his sister Patricia Tomazin and Dolly Nack.
He is preceded in death by his siblings Robert Leary, LeRoy Leary, Daniel Leary, Catherine Phrange-Chadwick, Margaret Gasser, Daniel Smith, Irene Smith, and Maymie Bintzler.
A funeral service will be held for Donald at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to thank the caregivers Tanya, Anna, Billy Jo, Alex as well as the staff at Meadow View Nursing Home. A special thank you to the ICU staff at St. Mary's in Green Bay and the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice.
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Ray & Vicki Rogstad
February 9, 2019
Henry & family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad and loved one. Our thoughts are with you.
January 21, 2019
Here is Don's High School Graduation Picture:
http://www.sheboyganhistory.com/1956/schs1956-53.htm
Butzen
January 21, 2019
Sorry to hear of Don's passing. My condolences Shared a lot of good memories and a lot of good beverages. I'll drink to that
Patricia Skrube
January 20, 2019
Still would like to know how he managed to keep that t-shirt so white! My deepest sympathy to all his family. Pat and Glenn Skrube
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Janie Eisenschink
January 20, 2019
Rest In Peace Schmitty
I worked with him for a lot of years and he was surely a favorite. I pray that he didn't suffer at the end. My sympathy to all.
January 20, 2019
Please except my deepest condolences for the family of Donnie. I worked at Bemis and Donnie and I had a lot of tails concerning labor at Bemis. With respect rest in peace my friend,
Dennis Thompson
Pat Baskfield
January 20, 2019
Henry,
I remember your dad as a fun loving guy. My condolences to you and your family.
Don & Irene Schmitt
January 20, 2019
We worked for many years with "Schmitty" at Bemis.
You have our deepest sympathy. May God give you strength & comfort during your time of sorrow.
Don & Irene Schmitt
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