Dennis M. Smith Obituary (1948

Dennis M. Smith, 66, of Washington, Iowa and formerly of Oelwein, Iowa died unexpectedly on Monday morning, June 2, 2014 while driving to his job site in Washington, Iowa. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Grace United Methodist Church in Oelwein, Iowa; Officiating: Rev. Connie Markle; Visitation: from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the church; Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in rural Oelwein, Iowa with graveside military rites by Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard of Oelwein.. Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Dennis Merle Smith was born on February 17, 1948 in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Merle Otis and Jean Ruberta (Fauser) Smith. He graduated from Oelwein Community High School at Oelwein, Iowa in 1966 and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa and Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He served honorably in the Army-United States Republic Vietnam. Dennis owned DS Carpentry in Washington, Iowa. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, bowling, movies, sports, music and his 1964 Harley Davidson. Dennis especially enjoyed time spent with his sons and three grandchildren. Dennis is survived by his 2 sons--Ian (Angie) Smith of Washington, Ia. and Cody (Michelle) Smith of Coralville, Ia. 3 Grandchildren--Pheonix, Domenik and Alexander Smith Mother--Jean Smith of Oelwein, Ia. Brother--Dana (Diann) Smith of Oelwein, Iowa 2 Nephews--Dustin Smith of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Derek Smith of Oelwein, Iowa He was preceded in death by his father (Merle Smith) and his niece (Dr. Dawn Smith).