CENTERVILLE —
Donald L. Smith, 96, of Centerville, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
Donald was born Nov. 15, 1915 in Fremont, the son of Ralph and Mae E. (Smich) Smith. He graduated from Fremont High School. Donald married Helen Tressler. She preceded him in death. He later married Alice (Millemon) Simmons on Nov. 15, 1983 in Arkansas. Donald spent most of his working life in farming. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Centerville.
He is survived by his wife Alice Smith of Moravia; children Sherry Groenwald of Longmont, Colo., Vickie Crawford of Waterloo, Tim Smith and Michael Smith of Ottumwa and Nancy Landry of Maryland; many grandchildren; five step-children, Gary Simmons of Monroe, Danny Simmons of Gillette, Wyo., Beverly Cormeny of Gillette, Wyo., Charlotte Senior of Knoxville and Patricia Simmons of Merritt Island, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a wife Helen Tressler; his parents; and four children, Fred Smith, Linda DeFord, Robert Smith and Gail Traul.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Lange Funeral Home in Moravia with Fr. Dennis Schaab officiating. Friends may call today from 1-8 p.m. at the Lange Funeral Home in Moravia. The family will be present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum in Ottumwa.
Memorials have been established to the family and may be sent to 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544.
Condolences may be left at www.langefh.com.
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January 26, 2012
Donald L. Smith
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