Raymond K. Smith, 91, late of Spooner, WI. Beloved husband of Gurine Smith. Loving father of Janet Hildebrand (Kevin Fuchs), Steven (Beverly) Smith, and the late Cheryl (Charles) Hoecker. Caring grandfather of Christopher Hildebrand, Jay Hildebrand, Jeffery Smith, Katherine Dorshorst, Kristina Peckman, Peter Hoecker, Matthew Hoecker, and great grandfather of Ashley Coleman, Skyler Wangler, Jared Hildebrand, Grayson Dorshorst, Maddox Dorshorst, Genevieve Smith, Reagan Peckman, Dillon Hoecker, and great great grandfather of Nora Coleman, Jack Coleman, Denver Wangler, and Koa Wangler. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Kind brother to Frances (Ken) Zimmerman and brother in law to Dorothy Smith.
Preceded in death by his parents Dean and Della Smith, siblings Albert (Arlene), Bud, Ethyl (Wilfred) Sandridge, Arthur (Darlene & Barbara), and Mary (Paul) Ryan.
Memorial gathering will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, 1:00 PM until time of Memorial Service 3:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Inurment in Wisconsin will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL..