Cletus “Wayne” Smelser

Cletus “Wayne” Smelser, of St. Charles, MO, died on Friday, February 17, 2017, at the age of 77. Beloved son of the late Earl Smelser and Gertie Horde formeraly Smelser; devoted father of Cletus "Wayne" (Tonia) Smelser, Rick (Laura) Smelser, John (Erin) Smelser, Patrick (Shannon) Smelser, Sherry Russell, Michelle (Jim) Smelser, and Kirsten Smelser; cherished grandfather of seventeen; treasured great-grandfather of twelve; dear brother of Charles Smelser; former husband of Linda Smelser, also survived by Kirsten's mother, Catherine Holguin. He is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Roman and his brother, Raymond (Betty) Smelser.

Wayne enjoyed volunteering and donated freely to multiple causes. He was a member of Harvester Christian Church and served in the U. S. Naval Reserve. Wayne was a devoted Dallas Cowboy's fan.