SMITH, Richard (1941-2003)

SMITH, ROSS, SWENSON, JOHNSON, WRIGHT, STOHR, HALL, ALLEN, HANSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 9/24/2021 at 20:57:10

Richard Smith 1941-2003

Richard Smith. 62, of Crystal Lake died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the Calvary Lutheran Church of Crystal Lake. The Rev. Robert Snitzer officiated. Music was provided by pianist, Mrs. James Larson who accompanied soloists, Bruce Wubben and congregational hymns. Burial was in the Crystal Lake Cemetery. Graveside military services were provided by the Crystal Lake American Legion Post #409. The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Casket bearers were Mike Rumeliote, Joey Smith, Donavon Smith, Brian Swenson, Mike Johnson and Ken Asborne. Honorary bearers were Les Kirschbaum, Kim Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Randy Johnson, Nicole Wright and Hayley Wright.

Richard Smith, the son of Lorraine (Belle) Ross and Orrin Smith was born May 19, 1941, at the family home near Crystal Lake in Hancock County. He attended country school and completed his education in the Crystal Lake School. He served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1963, which included a tour in Wifcken, Germany.

On May 26, 1968, he was united in marriage with Marjorie Swenson at West Prairie Church in Leland. The couple made their home in Crystal Lake where Richard worked several jobs. Most recently he was employed by Morgan Drive Away delivering motor homes. He was forced to retire early due to health problems.

He was a member of the Leland VFW and Crystal Lake Legion Post #409. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with his nephews and nieces.

Richard is survived by his wife, Marjorie; great niece, (who Richard and Marjorie raised) Nicole Johnson Wright of Troy, Texas; a granddaughter, Hayley Wright; brother, Paul and Diane Smith of Crystal Lake; brother-in-law, Harold and Judy Swenson of Leland; sisters-in-law, Helen Stohr of Forest City, Sheryl and Don Hall of Sheffield; eight nephews; three nieces and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lou Allen in 1991; brother, Allen Hanson in 1984; great nephew, Jason Johnson in 2002; and mother and father-in-law, Marion and Harlan Swenson.

©The Garner Leader & Signal, 11 Jun 2003, page 6, column 1