Russell J. Smith obituary: Russell J. Smith's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Russell J. Smith
1926 - 2015
In Memory Of
Russell J. Smith
1926 - 2015
Russell Jot Smith, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July, 24, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 17, 1926 to Orville and Edna Smith. Russell was raised in Olathe, Kansas. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Lucille Smith, his parents, his brother, Roe Smith and his sister Dorothy Brown. He is survived by his sister Donna Van Goethem, Overland Park, KS, his brother Marvin Smith, Moreno Valley, CA; 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
Russell was a WW II veteran, having served throughout Europe in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army. After serving in the Army, he worked in the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, KS. This is where he met his future wife, Florence Peuker, while assisting her with a patient in the psychiatric ward of the hospital. They married on November 29, 1954 and were married nearly 59 years.
Russell attended Finlay Engineering School and earned a degree in structural engineering in 1953. He worked for OK Electric for many years. Later in his career, he worked for Capital Electric.
Russell and Florence enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, bowling and visiting family and friends. They were long-time members of the First United Methodist Church of Topeka.
Russell also enjoyed serving others and held various positions in the Topeka Masonic Lodge No. 17, AF & AM. He became a Master of the Lodge in 1973.Russell and Florence were active members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in his honor at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606 on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at either of the following locations:
St. Louis Orthopedic Unit, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63131 or Galveston Burn Unit, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
To share a special memory of Russell or to leave a message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 17, 1926 to Orville and Edna Smith. Russell was raised in Olathe, Kansas. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Lucille Smith, his parents, his brother, Roe Smith and his sister Dorothy Brown. He is survived by his sister Donna Van Goethem, Overland Park, KS, his brother Marvin Smith, Moreno Valley, CA; 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
Russell was a WW II veteran, having served throughout Europe in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army. After serving in the Army, he worked in the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, KS. This is where he met his future wife, Florence Peuker, while assisting her with a patient in the psychiatric ward of the hospital. They married on November 29, 1954 and were married nearly 59 years.
Russell attended Finlay Engineering School and earned a degree in structural engineering in 1953. He worked for OK Electric for many years. Later in his career, he worked for Capital Electric.
Russell and Florence enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, bowling and visiting family and friends. They were long-time members of the First United Methodist Church of Topeka.
Russell also enjoyed serving others and held various positions in the Topeka Masonic Lodge No. 17, AF & AM. He became a Master of the Lodge in 1973.Russell and Florence were active members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in his honor at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606 on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at either of the following locations:
St. Louis Orthopedic Unit, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63131 or Galveston Burn Unit, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
To share a special memory of Russell or to leave a message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Russell Jot Smith, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July, 24, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 17, 1926 to Orville and Edna Smith. Russell was raised in Olathe, Kansas. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Lucille Smith, his parents, his brother, Roe Smith and his sister Dorothy Brown. He is survived by his sister Donna Van Goethem, Overland Park, KS, his brother Marvin Smith, Moreno Valley, CA; 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
Russell was a WW II veteran, having served throughout Europe in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army. After serving in the Army, he worked in the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, KS. This is where he met his future wife, Florence Peuker, while assisting her with a patient in the psychiatric ward of the hospital. They married on November 29, 1954 and were married nearly 59 years.
Russell attended Finlay Engineering School and earned a degree in structural engineering in 1953. He worked for OK Electric for many years. Later in his career, he worked for Capital Electric.
Russell and Florence enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, bowling and visiting family and friends. They were long-time members of the First United Methodist Church of Topeka.
Russell also enjoyed serving others and held various positions in the Topeka Masonic Lodge No. 17, AF & AM. He became a Master of the Lodge in 1973.Russell and Florence were active members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in his honor at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606 on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at either of the following locations:
St. Louis Orthopedic Unit, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63131 or Galveston Burn Unit, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
To share a special memory of Russell or to leave a message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 17, 1926 to Orville and Edna Smith. Russell was raised in Olathe, Kansas. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Lucille Smith, his parents, his brother, Roe Smith and his sister Dorothy Brown. He is survived by his sister Donna Van Goethem, Overland Park, KS, his brother Marvin Smith, Moreno Valley, CA; 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
Russell was a WW II veteran, having served throughout Europe in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army. After serving in the Army, he worked in the Veterans Hospital in Topeka, KS. This is where he met his future wife, Florence Peuker, while assisting her with a patient in the psychiatric ward of the hospital. They married on November 29, 1954 and were married nearly 59 years.
Russell attended Finlay Engineering School and earned a degree in structural engineering in 1953. He worked for OK Electric for many years. Later in his career, he worked for Capital Electric.
Russell and Florence enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, bowling and visiting family and friends. They were long-time members of the First United Methodist Church of Topeka.
Russell also enjoyed serving others and held various positions in the Topeka Masonic Lodge No. 17, AF & AM. He became a Master of the Lodge in 1973.Russell and Florence were active members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Russell will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in his honor at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606 on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at either of the following locations:
St. Louis Orthopedic Unit, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63131 or Galveston Burn Unit, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
To share a special memory of Russell or to leave a message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Graveside Service
Saturday, August 01, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Interment
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Topeka, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family