Richard D. Smith

Smith, Richard D.
Age 69 of Rochester, MN
Died August 24, 2005
Passed away at Madonna Towers Nursing Care Center. He was born March 24, 1936 in St. Paul, the youngest child of Floyd & Mildred (nee Weinke) Smith. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1954 & received his B.S. degree in Geography from the University of Minnesota. His lifelong career in sales ultimately led him to start R&D Batteries along with his partner, Randy Noddings. Richard married Judith Sullwold on June 27, 1959 in St. Paul. They resided primarily in Roseville. Judith died in February 1983. Richard married Pat McDonald on May 24, 1984 & after living in Roseville for 15 years, they later divorced. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents; & brother, Bob. Survivors include daughters, Cynthia of Round Lake, IL, Kristi (Erik) Larson of Owatonna & Jennifer (Steve Stromme) of Rochester; stepchildren, Mary (Tom) Dvorak of St. Paul, Margaret (David) Romero of Carefree, Bill (Gina) McDonald of Arden Hills & Catherine McDonald of St. Paul; grandchildren, Noah, Alex & Liv; brother, Larry (Shirley) Smith of West St. Paul; sisters, Joan (Harry) Marthaler of West St. Paul; & sister Marge (Stan) Brannan of Maple Lake; & many other relatives & friends. Memorial Mass 10 AM Monday, CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL, 337 E. Hurley in West St. Paul. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, WEST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 So. Robert St. @ Arion in W. St. Paul with a vigil service at 7:30 PM. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. We will miss your laughter, singing & charisma. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Family to make donation to the PSP Foundation. Special thanks to the staff at Madonna Towers & Shorewood Assisted Living for their loving care & support of our dad.