Daniel ‘Dan’ Smith
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 5:24pm
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May 19, 1956 —
June 11, 2021
CRESCO - Daniel D. Smith, age 65, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away in his home on June 11, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Vernon Springs Park (by the boat dock) at Cresco, from 1-4 p.m. for family and friends to celebrate and reminisce.Daniel Duane Smith was born on May 19, 1956, to Dennis and Joan (Buhr) Smith. He graduated in 1975 from Crestwood High School. He worked over 29 years at the Howard County Courthouse as the Maintenance Supervisor.
Daniel enjoyed spending his extra time outside enjoying nature and spending time with his family and friends.
He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing and participated in the Cresco Wildlife Club. Dan’s door was always open, and he was a great friend to many people. He will be especially missed by his five grandkids, whom he loved dearly.
Daniel is survived by his stepdad, Don; children, Justin (Kayla) Smith of Cresco and Andrew (Trisha) Smith of Ossian, Iowa; grandchildren, Kyleigh Smith, London Greer, Colton Smith, Brayden Smith and Trinity Smith; siblings, Deb Rima, Jane McKernan, Steve Smith, Rick Smith, Jan Henkes, Donna Fontana, Terry Smith and Russ Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony; and stepmother, Norma.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that monetary gifts be given to be collected for a monument in Daniel’s name.
