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Carl Smith Obituary
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vesper. The Rev. Doug Schalow will officiate. Burial in Trinity Lutheran Parish Cemetery, Vesper, with military rites provided by American Legion Post No. 520 of Vesper. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Carl was born April 23, 1932, in Eau Claire County to Carl and Esther (Marten) Smith Sr. He married Betty Jane Johnson on June 4, 1955. Carl was a milk hauler for Sanna Dairies (Kerry Ingredients).
Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 520, Vesper. He enjoyed fishing, feeding and watching birds and building "things" in his workshop. Although he didn't dance, he still enjoyed listening to polka music.
Carl is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Sue Haas and Jeanette (Gary) Shirek both of Vesper; five grandchildren, Tami Haas, Jodi (Ryan) Duffek, Tori (Jeremiah) Peterson, Brittany (Tony) Bohm and Ethan Smith; three great-grandchildren, Natalie "Cupcake" Peterson, Emma Duffek and Abigail Vollert, with a future great-granddaughter on the way; two brothers, Kenneth (Marilyn) Smith and Gordon (Mary) Smith, both of Stevens Point; one sister, Arlys (Ervin) Knoop of Neillsville; sisters-in-law, Pat Smith of Bullhead City, Ariz., Donna Smith of Neillsville and Marion Johnson of Neillsville; special friends, Don and Vi Berkholtz and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Earl and Marvin; sisters, Elaine and Arlene and father- and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Arlene (Jorstad) Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated to UW Cancer Center Riverview.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Carl Smith
Ed Locey
January 23, 2023
Smitty always brought a smile to me.
February 1, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about Carl. I wish I would've known sooner about your loss. I would've came to the wake to give my condolences. My deepest sympathy goes out to Betty and the rest of the family. I am truly sorry. Gladys
January 31, 2012
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH BETTY AND JEANETTE AND SUE CARL WAS A GOOD TIME PERSON I'LL SURE MISS THE TALKS WE HAD AT THE BANK WHEN THEY CAME TO GET THERE BP DONE ON THE 3RD OF EVERY MONTH. JACKIE
Ed Locey
January 30, 2012
Smitty was a good customer and friend for years. I will miss him but not forget him. See you later Smitty.
Colleen Livernash
January 30, 2012
Carl was a wonderful man, I always enjoyed the visits when he came in for his treatments. He and Betty loved sharing pictures and family stories. Betty my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Colleen - uwcc
January 30, 2012
Was sorry to hear of your loss. Marlene
Sue
January 30, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Kelly Johnson
January 29, 2012
We all remember Smitty when he came into Tootsy's Bar for coffee in the mornings, we all had the pleasure of hearing his stories and joking around with him. He will be truly be missed by all of us, Sandy Fink, Mike, Kelly, and Ashley Johnson. We would like to give our condolences to his family, God Bless you all. Kelly Johnson
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