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Smith, Milton K.
Milton K. Smith, 87, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.Burial, with military rites:Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Milton was born May 6, 1925, in Anamosa, Iowa, to Roy and Edith (Hellman) Smith.Milton married Lanetta Goetz on Oct. 30, 1946, in Charles City, Iowa.Milton was a veteran of World War II.He served for three years in the USMC and was stationed on Johnston Island with the 16th Defense Battalion.He then proceeded to serve as a guard for an Admiral aboard a flagship.Milton was very proud to have served his country.“Smitty” retired from Iowa Manufacturing after 40 years as a machinist.
Milton is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lanetta of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Lana (Joe) Baldus of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Joe (Sara) Baldus, Justine (Keith) Kadlec and Stephanie (Chris) Peterson, all of Cedar Rapids; seven great-grandchildren, Hunter, Brie and Maggie Baldus, Madison, Cameron and Maci Kadlec and Sylvie Peterson; and cousin, Betty Jean Newcomb.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents.
“Smitty” was a lifetime member of the Waltonian Archery Club.He enjoyed bow hunting until just five years ago. “Smitty” could also be found playing 18 holes of golf, bingo, bowling, woodworking or fishing.He loved traveling and the outdoors to its fullest.His extensive travels included a visit to every state, including Canada and Mexico.If he was not at one of the above events he could surely be found at one of the great-grandchildrens' many activities, capturing it on camera.
Milton was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather who always had a never ending smile and warm heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice or Waltonian Archers.
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Published Aug. 10, 2012 in The Gazette
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