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William Francis “Bill” Smith

Birth	:	23 Apr 1923 Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Mar 2022 Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4650002, -95.1446991
Plot	:	Section 5, Row 21A, Lot 5, Plot 8
Description	:	William "Bill" Francis Smith, age 98, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on March 1, 2022, in Storm Lake. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early, Iowa. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2-4:00 pm with a KC Rosary beginning at 2:00 pm. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. following the visitation. All services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in EARLY. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Read More	William "Bill" Francis Smith, age 98, of Storm Lake, Iowa died on March 1, 2022, in Storm Lake. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early, Iowa. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2-4:00 pm with a KC Rosary beginning at 2:00 pm. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. following the visitation. All services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in EARLY. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Bill was born in Sac Co, Iowa on April 23, 1923 to Henry and Marie (Brady) Smith. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Early, IA. Bill married Marvel Wadsley in 1947. They had 3 children: Sandy, Steven and Lynn. Marvel passed away in 1978. He later married Luella (Dick) Brown and gained 6 step-children. Bill was a progressive farmer, practicing conservation and animal husbandry. He partook in sustainable agriculture promoting environmental stewardship while employing farming methods that were profitable. As an industry advocate, he hosted farm tours, and was a beef, pork, corn and soybean producer. Throughout his life, he was an active community member, serving as a director on the Early Bank Board, being a member of the Nemaha Volunteer Fire Department, Sac Co. Beef and Pork Producers, Sac Co. Ambulance Association and devotedly supporting Sacred Heart Church in Early and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Bill enjoyed life, loved his family, and cherished his friends. He was an original Farmall Promenade Tractor Square-dancer when Farmall H's and C's were new. Bill loved lake living where he resided for nearly 40 years and was always ready to take anyone water skiing. As an avid card player, he was always up for a game of cribbage, bridge, euchre, rummy or pitch. He was a bowler and played golf into his 90s. He enjoyed traveling including trips to Alaska and Hawaii in addition to many other trips. Bill is survived by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Sandy (Jerry) Hurd, (Matt and his wife Wendy Hurd, Morgan, Nick & Emma), (Caryn and her husband John Paulin, Sam and Max), (Andy and his wife Lisa Hurd, Will, Chase & Sydney), (Megan and her husband Shane Washnieski, Josie and Avery); Lynn (Joy) Smith, (Seth and his wife Etta Smith, Skylar, Lane, Levi & Tilly), (Alison and her husband, Jason Steiner), Luella's children and their families: Mary Jean (Mike) Keating, Jim (Katie) Brown, Kay (Lee) Boisen, Tom (Mary) Brown and Barb (Tom) Davis, his sisters: Anne Reisch and Marilyn (Stan) Hall, his sisters-in-law: Joyce Smith, Monica Smith, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Steven, his wife, Marvel, his wife, Luella, his daughter-in-law, Roxanne Smith, his great grandson, James Hurd, his stepson, Bob (Pam) Brown, his siblings: Cecil, Ed (Pat), Joe, Frank (Joan), Fr. Jim, Eileen (Bob) Martin, and brother-in-law Don Reisch.

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William Francis “Bill” Smith's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA.
When did William Francis “Bill” Smith death?
William Francis “Bill” Smith death on 1 Mar 2022 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Francis “Bill” Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4650002
Longitude: -95.1446991

Family Members:

Parent

Henry A. Smith

(1894 - 1989)

Hannah Marie Brady Smith

(1899 - 1985)

Spouse

Marvel M. Wadsley Smith

(1922 - 1978)

Luella Mae Dick Smith

(1925 - 2008)

Siblings

Eileen Marie Smith Martin

(1925 - 2013)

Joseph H. “Joe” Smith

(1927 - 1988)

Rev James Robert “Jim” Smith

(1941 - 2022)

Children

Steven Lee Smith

(1949 - 1959)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

2. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

3. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

4. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

5. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

6. Chase Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5036011, -95.2288971

7. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5045000, -95.2481000

9. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

10. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

11. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

12. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

13. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

14. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

15. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

16. Linton Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

17. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

18. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

19. Cory Grove Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3932991, -94.9788971

20. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

21. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

22. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

23. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

24. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980