Daniel F. Smyth, (1942 - 2019)

SMYTH, GISSER, HOBBS, RAUSCHER

Posted By: Pamela Wagler (email)
Date: 7/15/2019 at 11:24:52

The HawkEye
Burlington, Iowa
July 13, 2019

DANIEL F. SMYTH

Daniel F. Smyth, 77, of Burlington, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Great River Medical Center.

Born on June 3, 1942 in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Horace and Frances Smyth. He married Janis Gisser on September 24, 1966 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Carpenters Union of America, the Eagles Club and the Moose Lodge.

Daniel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on August 6, 1959 and was honorably discharged on September 17, 1963; Camp Pendleton San Diego, CA. He was deployed on foreign and sea service. He was in the Marine Corps Reserves until September 17, 1965. He was awarded his Expert Pistol and Expert Rifleman Badges. He received his GED from the San Diego Junior College.

Daniel was an expert of Carpentry prior to owning and operating RoWay Doors of Burlington, a garage door sales, service and installation company, for 39 years. He enjoyed going fishing with his son, watching TV with his daughter and taking his granddaughter to the roller rink. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, studying the Bible and helping those less fortunate. He was often taken advantage of by the local townspeople due to his generous nature. His other hobbies included shooting guns, motorcycle riding, and chauffeuring people around town who didn't have cars.

Survivors include a son, Bradley Smyth of Burlington (still operating the family business RoWay Doors); a daughter Valerie (Paul) Hobbs of Chicago, IL; granddaughter, Brandy Smyth of Burlington; one great-grandson Cayden Young; sister Joyce (Fred) Rauscher of Lockridge, IA and Stephen (Linda) Smyth of New London, IA; two grand-dogs, Ada Rae and Tiny Guy; nieces, nephews, cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers John Smyth and Paul (Agnes) Smyth.

A visitation will be held at Lunning Chapel on Sunday, July 14 from 12 to 2 with the memorial funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. Pastor Larry Dodds will officiate.

Military rites will be conducted by the Hamilton Walters Marine Corp League.