Smith, Troy Gerald (1970 - 2018)

SMITH, BECHTOL, SCHWARTE, NELSON, MEURER, SCHEFFLER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/19/2018 at 15:30:54

Name of deceased: Troy Gerard Smith

Aged: 47 yrs, 7 mo, 21 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Dec. 12, 1970; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 2, 2018; Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Funeral services: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Daughter, Karissa Smith and granddaughter, Hadleigh Marie Bechtol, both of Harlan, IA; mother, Thelma (nee Schwarte) Nelson of Harlan, IA; siblings, Tim Smith of Blair, NE, Todd Smith (spouse, Shireen) of Omaha, NE, and Traci Smith (significant other, Mark Haynes) of Harlan, IA; fiancée, Amy Jo Meurer of Avoca, IA; nieces; nephews; other family, "biker brothers" and friends

Predeceased by: Father, Garry Smith; brother, Trent Smith

Education: Attended St. Michael's Catholic Grade School, Harlan, IA, and then attended Harlan Junior High and Harlan Community High School; graduated with the class of 1989

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Amber Lynn Scheffler; 2000 (exact date not provided); St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After high school, Troy worked at Ahrenholtz Construction for some years. In addition, he helped his dad at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center, Harlan, and then at Garry's Garden Center, also in Harlan. Next, he was employed by Agriland FS, as well as for Rob Arkfeld on his farm.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed riding and working on his motorcycle; liked to help out his buddy, Jeff Stephens, on his race car; mostly, he loved being a father and grandfather

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com