In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liver Foundation. Beloved husband of Sherry C. Smith; loving son of Richard and Marilynn Smith; beloved father of Tara Niemann (Keith), Traci Smith and Johnathon Smith; dear grandfather of Nathan A. Niemann; dear brother of Douglas Smith (Donna), Deborah Mikeska, Sheri McDowell (Leon) and Kelly Smith; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.