Obituary for William Smith | Mahn Family Funeral and Cremation Services
- Date Of Death: December 2, 2006
- State: Michigan
William Mathew Smith, 84, of Red Wing died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at this home. He was born in Elmira, New York on June 16, 1922, to Raymond and Mildred (Pease) Smith. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy and during World War II he was in the Government Service. He married Mary Ann Curry on August 4, 1950 in Litchfield, Minnesota. They lived in New Jersey and he worked for Stangl Pottery. They moved to Red Wing where he was employed by Red Wing Pottery and then at Central Research. Mary Ann died on September 28, 2006. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star and the Masons. He also volunteered at Fairview Red Wing Hospital. He enjoyed golfing, camping, sailing and being with people. He was a devout Christian and was active in his church. Survivors include one sister, Phyllis Sherman of Leesburg, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and one sister, Dorothy Merrill.