Smid, Erven R. 1907 - 1971

SMID, KNECHT

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/22/2011 at 15:52:34

Erven R. Smid, age 63, died suddenly at his farm home on September 16. Funeral services were held on September 18th at the First Church of Christ at Akron, Rev. Richard Brown officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery under direction of the Schroeder Funeral Home. Pall bearers were: Larry Knecht, Ronald Knecht, Vernon Knecht, Charles Knecht, Dennis Port and Archie Port.

Mr. Smid was born November 11, 1907, at Le Mars, Iowa and was the son of the late Frank and Lucy Smid, Erven Smid was married to Bertha M. Knecht October 29, 1945, at Struble, Iowa, where they farmed before coming to Akron. Mr. Smid was a member of the First Church of Christ, Akron.

Survivors are his wife, Bertha; two brothers, William, of Kingsley, Iowa, and Marvin, of Sioux City.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, October 7, 1971
Akron, Iowa