Earl Smith

Earl Smith

September 13, 1931 - December 08, 2021

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Lodi- Earl Wayne Smith, age 90, was born September 13, 1931, in Westmorland County Pennsylvania to Georgia L. Weaver and William Russell Smith. He attended South Huntingdon Township High School. He entered the U.S. Army in 1952 and rose to the Rank of Sergeant First Class. He served in Korea on the DMZ as a tank commander. He was honorably discharged from the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1961. He was employed by Royster Fertilizer Company and was promoted with moves from Pennsylvania to Michigan and Wisconsin. Earl was active in his church throughout his life. He was a volunteer ambulance driver, church lay leader, and a major blood donor for the American Red Cross. He lived a life of service and had a love of travel. He is survived by his three children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Badger Honor Flight, https://www.badgerhonorflight.org/.

A Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:30 A.M. at Barren Run United Methodist Church, 569 State Route 3035, Smithton, PA, 15479.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Windsor/DeForest Chapel

6924 Lake Road

608-846-4250

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Cheryl Cleveland
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Thank you Marnie,Cheryl
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Earl Smith. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2014.
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Marnie Cowling
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Wayne, Cathy, Cheryl and families so very sorry about the passing of your father. I always enjoyed the time I spent with him. Prayers and love to you all.
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Cheryl cleveland
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Love you dad . Always an example of how to live a dignified life while not taking yourself too seriously. He taught me how to change a tire before I was allowed to take the car out on my own , even though I knew he was always there for me I also knew he believed in my ability to take care of myself care of myself. Cheryl
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Jo Anne and Bill McClain
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My favorite uncle has entered his heavenly home. I always appreciated his sense of humor and laugh, and especially his resemblance to my mom who passed before him. Seeing him was seeing her. He was a great man, loving and kind, and always fun to visit their home when me and my cousins were little. He had a strong Christian belief which he shared during his lifetime, and we can take comfort that he is now with Jesus. Our deepest sympathy to his family and all who knew him and feel his loss.

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