Richard John Smith Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of Richard John Smith Sr. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who departed this world on December 8, 2024 at the age of 83. Richard John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard John Smith Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

Though Richard John has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Dale Smith and Lorretta Agnes Suminski; and his sister Kathleen Smith Able. He is survived by: his children, Rick and Beth; his grandchildren, Ricky, Megan Smith, Rock and Grace Thompson; his wife Dianne Blue; and his siblings, Michael Dale Smith and Monica Smith Jackson.