Richard Smith

Richard Smith, 62, of Crystal Lake passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Richard Smith, the son of Lorraine Belle Ross and Orrin Smith was born May 19, 1941, at the family home near Crystal Lake in Hancock County.  He attended country and completed his education in the Crystal Lake School.  Richard served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1963,which included a tour in Wifcken, Germany.

On May 26, 1968, Richard was united in marriage with Marjorie Swenson at West Prairie Church in Leland, Iowa.  The couple made their home in Crystal Lake where Richard worked several jobs.  Most recently he was employed by Morgan Drive Away delivering motor homes.  He was forced to retire early because of health problems.

Richard was a member of the Leland VFW and Crystal Lake Legion Post #409.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with his nephews and nieces.

Richard is survived by his wife Marjorie; great niece (who Richard and Marjorie raised) Nicole Johnson Wright of Troy, Texas; granddaughter Hayley Wright; brother Paul and Diane Smith of Crystal Lake; brother-in-law Harold and Judy Swenson of Leland; sisters-in-law Helen Stohr of Forest City, Sheryl and Don Hall of Sheffield; eight nephews; three nieces and many great nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Lou Allen in 1991, brother Allen Hanson in 1984, great nephew Jason Johnson in 2002, and mother and father-in-law Marion and Harlan Swenson.