Robert William Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert William Smith (Garden Grove, Iowa), born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 1, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert William Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Duff and Margaret Ella Smith (Lovett); his sister Barbara; his grandson Justin Smith; and his mother-in-law Delia Hill.

He is survived by: his wife Ruby Smith of Leon; his children, Sherry Martin, Dennis Martin of Garden Grove, Mark Smith, Jodi Smith of Leon, Cindy Smith, Stan Moeller of Hull, Charlene Hoover, David Hoover of Leon, Scott Smith, Dan Smith, Melissa Smith of Leon, Jason Smith and Sandee Smith of Van Wert, Iowa; his grandchildren, Tony Veach, Sadie, T. J. Wertz, Bailey, Tanner Schuldt, Matt, Cindy Moeller, Cassie, Josh Alley, Meghan Smith, Amanda Smith, Sydney Smith, Branton, Ellie Smith, Samuel Smith, Grant Smith, Gavin Smith, Hunter Smith, Chandler Smith, Gunnar Smith and Soiyer Smith; and his sisters-in-law, Glendoris Moreland, Audrey Blackwell and Ramona Niday. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren.