Gerald Smith

Gerald Smith

August 04, 1948 - April 23, 2014

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Gerald George Smith, 65, Oak Grove, MN formerly of Alfred, ND passed away Wednesday evening April 23, 2014 at the Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Gerald (Jerry) Smith was born August 4, 1948, the son of George Smith and Esther (Herrmann) Smith. He received his elementary education in the Alfred Public School and graduated from the Gackle High School in 1966. He then attended Wahpeton College. Jerry was employed by Archie Campbell Ranch at Warrick, ND.

He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and served part of his tour in Germany. His life work was Home Construction.

He is survived by his sisters, Connie (Wesley) Schlecht, Edgeley, ND, Adella (Leroy) Zeller, Plymouth, MN, Janice (Leroy) Daml, Cedar, MN, Patricia Smith, Long Beach, CA, Beverly (Bob) Smith, Maple Grove, MN, one sister-in-law, Pamela Smith, Coon Rapids, MN and his Aunt Voneda Herrmann Stiewe, Chimacum, WA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers Carol, Georgia, Daniel and Stephen, and nephew Wesley Schlecht, Jr.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday May 1, 2014 at the Haut Funeral Chapel, Jamestown, ND.

Burial will be made in the Alfred Cemetery, Alfred, ND

Arrangements entrusted to the Haut Funeral Homes in Jamestown, ND

Visitation – Wednesday 9-8 at the Funeral Home in Jamestown, ND.

Following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship at the Jud Community Center in Jud.

A Memorial Service will be held on June 8, 2014 in Cedar, MN.

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Linda Martin
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My thoughts are with your family. May you find comfort in the words found in the bible. Psalms 34:18 God is close to the brokenhearted he saves the crushed in spirit.
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Kris Olson
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So sorry for the loss of Uncle Gerry! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
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Jerald/Margaret Rudnick Patterson
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Gerald, our prayers for the family and friends. Beverly(Bob) I think we graduated together in 1956, the last I had known where you where was Great Fall, Mt as a teacher. I knew you married someone with the same last name. Have thought of you a lot over the years, miss our friendship we had in high school. Take care of yourself and your family.
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Maureen Levin
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To all of Gerry's family. Gerry was my best buddy when I lived in Long Beach, Ca. Gerry became our go to man when ever we needed anything repaired. He house sat for all of our animals and was a great friend to Doug and I. Many hours were spent laughing over crazy stories we shared over a few beers almost every night. He also taught me how to play cribbage which I loved. My one visit to Cedar to fish with Gerry on the pontoon boat was also filled with great memories. Although small, I caught a ton of fish. I've in Maui 15 years and thought of him often. He'll be greatly missed.

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