Gale H. Smith's Obituary
Gale H. Smith, age 89, of Waupaca, passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on December 21, 1917. He was the son of the late Elmer G and Emma (Nicolaison) Smith. On June 29, 1946, he married Linda L. (Zabel) Smith at Emmaus Lutheran Chuch in the Town of Lind. Gale served in the United States Airforce during World War II. He was employed at Doran Hardware in Waupaca for over 60 years. He enjoyed watching baseball and other sports. Gale looked forward to the challenge of fixing things and thoroughly enjoyed talking and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church. Gale is survived by his Wife: Linda L. Smith, Waupaca; Daughter: Arlene G. Smith, Appleton; Brother: Budd A. (Hagara) Smith, Waupaca; Sister: Violet (Harold) Rasmussen, Bethany Home. Gale is also survived by nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, One brother: Clayton Smith and One sister: Ruby (Elwin) Hansen. Funeral Service with Military Rites will be held at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 23rd, with Reverend William Jordan officiating. Interment will be in the Hatton Cemetery Town Lind, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12 noon -1:00 P.M. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. The family would like to thank the ER staff at Riverside Medical for the excellent care given to Gale while he was a patient. A.J. Holly & Sons LTD
526 S. Main St
Waupaca, WI. 54981
715-258-4020
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