Grant Roy Smith
April 12, 1946 - April 21, 2012
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Grant Roy Smith, age 66, of Middleton, passed away after a long illness with cancer on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at UW Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1946, in Madison, the son of Harmon and Verna (Wentworth) Smith. He married Diane Stack on June 17, 1975, in Aurora, Ill. He was a graduate of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Grant then served in the U.S. Army for two years. After he was honorably discharged, he began a long career of commercial truck sales and sold International Harvester, Mack and Ford trucks for many years. He was a longtime member of the Middleton Lions Club. Grant became an avid golfer because of his wife, Diane. He was a “die hard” cubs fan, and enjoyed fishing and listening to music. Grant is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diane; daughters, Kristine (Christian) Steele and Cheryl Smith; grandchildren, Jacob, Shayla, Shalome, Ariel, Jonah, Jonathan, and Asa; brother, Craig; and sister, Lynn (Gordon) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant grandson, Emanuel. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. A special thank you to the oncology and TLC staff at UW Hospital for all their special care.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
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Mike Duesing
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I bought trucks from Grant when he was at Gilomen. It was always a pleasure when he would stop by. We used to talk about the Cubs and Buddy Holly when he would visit. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man and one of the class guys in the trucking industry.
JC
Jim Caffrey
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My sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your brother Grant. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
JF
John Lyngaas and Family
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We will miss Grant, his love of life and his wonderful stories. Take care, Cuz.
John
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Jeff Smith
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On behalf of the Bert Smith Family of Port Washington, we would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was sure great to have seen Grant this past summer at the Smith Family reunion in Port Washington.
LD
LEE DECKER
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My sympathies to the Smith family. It was a pleasure to work with him. Peace be with you my friend.