Ronald Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Smith of Albion, Indiana, who passed away on November 28, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Smith and Elouise Smith (Linn); his son-in-law Chris Gaff; his great grandchild Corbin Gemmill; and his uncles, Donald Schmidt and Garland Schmidt.
He is survived by: his wife Marlene Endorf; his children, Mathias Smith (Mary) of Weiser, Idaho, Kimberly Phares (Dan) of Ligonier, Ronda Lortie (Norm) of Albion and Jody Gaff of Kendallville; his grandchildren, Greg Smith, Kenny Smith, Andrew Smith, Bradley Phares, Kristen Try, Tyler Phares, Jay Lortie, Joe Lortie, Todd Lortie, Abbey Mault, Jolene Deveau, Caleb Gaff and Courtney Gemmill; his brother-in-law Bill Endorf of Fort Wayne; his aunt Leone Schmidt of Fort Wayne; and his cousin Darleen Nelson. He is also survived by 34 great-grandchildren.
Contributions in Ron's memory may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.