Tory Smithback

Smithback, Tory "Rolph" SUN PRAIRIE Tory "Rolph" Smithback, age 73, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born on Nov. 23, 1934, in Madison, the son of Tory H. and Myrtle Smithback. Rolph graduated from Madison East High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Marion Schultz on June 5, 1954. Rolph was a member of the Madison Elks Post No. 410. He worked at Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig, and then for Dorn Hardware until his retirement. Rolph also made custom fireplace screens. He enjoyed fishing, doing yardwork, listening to music, dancing, and painting pictures. Rolph loved to travel, especially to Door County and Star Lake. He enjoyed a great party and spending time with his family and friends. Rolph is survived by his loving wife, Marion; two sons, Craig (Robin) Smithback of Tampa, Fla., and Scott (Lori) Smithback of Madison; five grandchildren, Michael (Nikki) Smithback of Stoughton, Sarah Smithback of Madison, Marsha Hahn of Belleville, Corey Smithback of Madison and Andrew Smithback of DeForest; a great-grandchild, Cameron Hahn; a sister, Jill (Skip) Meznarich; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2165 Linden Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, with the Rev. Pat Siegler presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Elks Club, St. Marys Cardiac Care Fund, or the American Cancer Society. A heartfelt thank you to the St. Marys staff for their wonderful dedication, care and support to Rolph and his family. My love - together forever.