Glenn K. Smith
Obituary
NEWTON — Glenn K. Smith, 73, died on Friday (May 18, 2012)
at his home in Newton.
Glenn was born on Jan. 17, 1939, to Leo M. and Ruth I.
Smith. He was one of three children. His brothers were Gene and Leo Neal.
Glenn was a graduate of Whitewater High School and a
longterm resident of Newton. He retired from Westar Energy.
Glenn was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR person. He
was an enthusiastic sports fan, especially of the Kansas City Chiefs and St.
Louis Cardinals. Martha and Glenn enjoyed gardening and working with the
American Legion as a caller and coordinator for bingo. He was a gun enthusiast
and a member of the NRA Golden Eagles.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Smith; children, Valerie
Smith and Kelly Graber of Maize, and
Vanessa and Robert Sassi of Pennsville, N.J.; stepson, Shawn Pedigo of the
Dallas/Fort Worth area; and stepdaughter, Martha and David Havilin of
Whitewater. His brothers are Gene Smith of Newton and Leo Neal Smith of rural
Whitewater. Glenn had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo M. and Ruth I.
(Bland) Smith.
A memorial service was Monday (May 21, 2012) at Petersen
Funeral Home in Newton. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes
Hospice and the Cancer Center of Newton Medical Center, in care of Petersen
Funeral Home.
Glenn had been ill with an aggressive form of cancer the
last three months. The family is saddened with his sudden loss, but they are
appreciative of his life and the man that he was.
Visit www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
