Richard A. Smith
July 23, 1934 – March 25, 2018
In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Richard will be laid to rest with his wife at Portage Central Cemetery.
Obituary
Age 83, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Richard was born in Newburgh, New York on July 23, 1934, the son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Post) Smith. He retired from GM after many years of employment. Richard was a devoted husband and married the former, Virginia M. Troxell on January 25, 1985. He is preceded in death by Virginia and his step-daughter, Debra Kurtz-Gettings. Richard is survived by his step-daughter, Vicki (Roger) Schuring; step-son, David Smith; grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Ring, Brian Schuring, Jessica (Mathew) Mercado, Jordan (Whitney) Smith, Justin Smith, Marquesha (Kevin) Smith and Taylor Gettings; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Happy Trails Uncle Richard , you are one of a kind for sure… Raw clams, Bud in a can and pitching horse shoes , ahhh the good ole times at Grams. See you Again Uno. Wayne. Thank You Vicki and David. God Bless you all.
Goodbye old friend,we were together,at the best of times and the best place.We all will be together in time ,and will start all over again. May your soul be in the hands of your Lord and God!! A special thanks,to Vicki for every thing. Bud Bottjer
So very sorry for your loss. Wrapping you in our love and prayers.
Lani, I am so sorry to hear this. Remembering all the fun times we all had back in the day’s of HI-LO. Wishing you all the best. Hugs and prayers to you. Teresa & Gerry Schulz A.K.A “FRED”
Lani…so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and support from friends and family during this difficult time.