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Oliver Henry Smith Jr.

Birth	:	11 Nov 1926 Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 Feb 2012 Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Ash Hollow Cemetery, Lewellen, Garden County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3083000, -102.1252975
Inscription	:	TEC5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Oliver Henry Smith, Jr., was born on November 11, 1926, to Oliver Hemy Smith Sr. and Elizabeth (Hedlund) Smith, at Oshkosh, Nebraska and passed from this life on February 9, 2012 at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, having attained the age of 85 years, 2months, and 29 days. Oliver was raised on the family farmalong with his sister, Betty Ann, south and west of Oshkosh. He attended country school in rural Garden County, at District 56, then attended and graduated from High School at Chappell, Nebraska. After graduating High School, Oliver farmed with his Father on the family farm. Read More	Oliver Henry Smith, Jr., was born on November 11, 1926, to Oliver Hemy Smith Sr. and Elizabeth (Hedlund) Smith, at Oshkosh, Nebraska and passed from this life on February 9, 2012 at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, having attained the age of 85 years, 2months, and 29 days. Oliver was raised on the family farmalong with his sister, Betty Ann, south and west of Oshkosh. He attended country school in rural Garden County, at District 56, then attended and graduated from High School at Chappell, Nebraska. After graduating High School, Oliver farmed with his Father on the family farm. On June 8, 1945, he was inducted into the U.S. Army at Fr. Logan Colorado. Oliver served a tour of duty in Cuba and was honorably discharged from the service on May 12, 1945 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. After returning home and resuming farming, he met and later married, Patricia Louise Combs in September of 1953. To this union three children were born, Chery, Montgomery and Barry. The Smiths lived on the family farm until 1968, when they moved into Oshkosh, where their children attended school. While farming, Oliver also worked for the State of Nebraska, Public Service Commission, for some 35 years. The Smiths' also had purchased the S & S Motel, which was comprised of the motel, a gas station and a cafe which, they operated for 10 years. In 1980, he and Patricia moved to Lake McConaghy, where they made their home. Oliver continued to farm, but enjoyed lake life and fishing the on the lake. Oliver was a member of Blue Lodge #2086 A.F. & F.M. and Eastern Star both of Oshkosh, NE. With the untimely death of Patricia in 1984, Oliver continued to live at their lake home and farm in Garden County. In 2000, Oliver retired and moved to Wichita, Kansas to be near his sons, Monty and Barry. Oliver made his home in Wichita, until August of 2010, when he moved to The Nebraska Masonic Home at Plattsmouth Nebraska, due to failing health. Oliver is preceded in death by: parents, Oliver H., Sr. and Elizabeth Smith, his wife of 31 years, Patricia, and his sister, Betty Ann Schiel. Survivors are: daughter, Chery Lettin of Denver, CO, sons Monty Smith of Wichita, KS, Barry Smith and his wife Cindy of Lincoln, NE, grandchildren, Amber Reese, Joseph Reese, Barry Smith Jr., Joseph Smith, Mitchell Smith, Emily Smith; great grandchildren, Troy Smith and Mia Smith and a host of relatives and friends. Burial will follow at the Ash Hollow Cemetery, next to his beloved wife, Patricia, with Military Rites and Masonic Rites at the graveside.

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Where is Oliver Henry Smith Jr.'s memorial?
Oliver Henry Smith Jr.'s memorial is located at: Ash Hollow Cemetery, Lewellen, Garden County, USA.
When did Oliver Henry Smith Jr. death?
Oliver Henry Smith Jr. death on 9 Feb 2012 in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Oliver Henry Smith Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.3083000
Longitude: -102.1252975

Family Members:

Parent

Oliver Henry Smith

(1903 - 1985)

Elizabeth Hedlund Smith

(1900 - 1967)

Spouse

Patricia Louise Combs Smith

(1933 - 1984)

Siblings

Betty A Smith Schiel

(1924 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.3083000, -102.1252975

2. Ash Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3521996, -102.1205978

3. Plum Creek Cemetery
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6. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1641998, -102.1530991

7. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4524994, -102.0233002

8. Hollman Gravesite
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Coordinate: 41.3782700, -102.3515500

9. Berea Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2008900, -102.3439080

10. Oshkosh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4235992, -102.3414001

11. Antelope Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4705000, -102.3098000

12. Saint Elizabeths Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4247017, -102.3638992

13. Kowanda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2827624, -102.4176895

14. Lemoyne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2723000, -101.8123000

15. Kingery Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5278015, -102.2514038

16. Big Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0592003, -102.0931015

17. Brule Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1060982, -101.8822021

18. Mennonite Cemetery
Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1244011, -102.3993988

19. Chappell Cemetery
Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1055984, -102.4649963

20. Ogallala Cemetery
Ogallala, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1286011, -101.7472000

21. Boot Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1324997, -101.7256012

22. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9692001, -102.2406006

23. Evergreen Cemetery
Lisco, Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5405000, -102.4883000

24. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0915000, -102.5047000