IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James
Smith
October 1, 1936 – April 23, 2024
Obituary
James Allen Smith, 87, passed away at home on April 23, 2024, with his dog and best friend, Sam, by his side. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Menasha, Wi to Ruth R. Skrzypczak and Bradford Smith.
Jim graduated from Menasha High School in 1954. He then served in the National Guard for 2 years before beginning a career at Kimberly Clark. Jim worked his way up to a supervisory position, where he remained, until taking early retirement at 55. At a young age, Jim purchased a small cabin on the River in Omro. With the help from his grandfather, he built this cabin into a home, where Jim spent the remainder of his life. Jim made many memories boating, fishing, hunting, taking casino trips, and endless Miller High Life's. Of all his memories, his favorites involved his wife Judi, whom he married January 29, 1986.
Jim leaves behind his children, Scott (Beverly) Smith of California, Mike (Trish) Smith of Kentucky; step-children, John (Lisa) Krause Jr., Kimberly Schug, Justin (Scott) Krause-Brown; grandchildren, Danielle, Barik, Parker, Veronika, Aerieal, Edward, Ruth, Harper and Michael Jr.; along with three great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Gerald and Randall, son Morgan, and son-in-law Eugene Jr.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the compassionate staff at Aurora Hospital and Hospice, Amber at Pawsitively Radiant for her help with Sam, and Jim's neighbors for the help and care over the years.
Jim valued the concept of "paying it forward" through donations to various charities. In Lieu of flowers and money, please send a donation to a charity of importance to you.
Jim graduated from Menasha High School in 1954. He then served in the National Guard for 2 years before beginning a career at Kimberly Clark. Jim worked his way up to a supervisory position, where he remained, until taking early retirement at 55. At a young age, Jim purchased a small cabin on the River in Omro. With the help from his grandfather, he built this cabin into a home, where Jim spent the remainder of his life. Jim made many memories boating, fishing, hunting, taking casino trips, and endless Miller High Life's. Of all his memories, his favorites involved his wife Judi, whom he married January 29, 1986.
Jim leaves behind his children, Scott (Beverly) Smith of California, Mike (Trish) Smith of Kentucky; step-children, John (Lisa) Krause Jr., Kimberly Schug, Justin (Scott) Krause-Brown; grandchildren, Danielle, Barik, Parker, Veronika, Aerieal, Edward, Ruth, Harper and Michael Jr.; along with three great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Gerald and Randall, son Morgan, and son-in-law Eugene Jr.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the compassionate staff at Aurora Hospital and Hospice, Amber at Pawsitively Radiant for her help with Sam, and Jim's neighbors for the help and care over the years.
Jim valued the concept of "paying it forward" through donations to various charities. In Lieu of flowers and money, please send a donation to a charity of importance to you.
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