- Date Of Birth: April 10, 1933
- Date Of Death: July 22, 2019
- State: Michigan
Richard L. Smith, age 86 of Midland, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at his residence.
The son of the late Reno and Thelma (Walker) Smith was born in Sumner, Michigan on April 10, 1933.
Richard served in the United State Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Company until retiring in 1995 after 43 years of service. Richard enjoyed being outdoors, riding motorcycles, playing cards, and doing things with his family. He was very athletic and played on many area softball teams well into his 80s. Richard was a member of the American Legion Berryhill Post 165, and the V.F.W. Post 3651 in Midland.
Surviving is his wife of 66 years the former Colleen E. Huggard of whom he married on April 4, 1953, in Angola, Indiana; sons, Richard L. (Peggy) Smith, Jr., Brad (Teresa) Smith, Scot (Bridget) Smith all of Midland; daughter, Kristen (Steve) White of Midland; grandchildren, Benjamin, Christopher, Bryan, Mallory, Jaclyn, Maggie, Travis, Amy, Maddie and Hannah.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Smith.
