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Smith, Michael L.
Michael L. Smith, 61, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the United Methodist Church in Anamosa. Pastor Laurie Riley will officiate at the service. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa. Internment will be at the Antioch Cemetery in rural Anamosa.
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Surviving are his wife, Gina; his parents Pete (Florence) Smith of Olin, and Audrey Smith of Cedar Rapids; three children, Carrie (Mike) Klatt of Olin, Corey (Michelle) Smith of Anamosa, and Chris (Kari) Smith of Anamosa; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Trae, Tiffany, Lacey, Caden, Noah, Gavin and Zakiya; two sisters, Jill Armstrong of Anamosa, and Mary (Terry) O'Brien of Thermal, Calif.; and a brother, Jim (Debbie) Smith of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; an aunt, Vickie; and three brothers-in-law, Terry, Tim and Rick Meeks.
Michael L. Smith was born May 1, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Pete Smith and Audrey Miller. He was a 1969 graduate of Olin High School. On April 8, 1972, Michael and Gina Meeks were united in marriage in Olin, Iowa. Michael farmed most of his life. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Anamosa for more than 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, watching sports, playing cards, he was known as a bit of a jokester to his grandchildren. Michael was very gifted with his hands, from working on cars, making homemade salsa to building the families home, he could do it all. Michael never complained or fussed unless he was losing at cards, but never hesitated to help a friend or stranger in a time of need. But the thing he treasured most was the time he was given to spend with his family, and the special bond he had with his grandchildren will last forever. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and will be missed dearly by those closest to him.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Michael's name.
Published in The Gazette Jan. 4, 2012.
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