Robert Lee Smith, 86, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. A burial of ashes will take place in Wilson Cemetery at a later date.
He was born April 17, 1934 to Raymond and Violet (Wearda) Smith in Ft. Wayne, IN. On November 17, 1953 Robert married Judith A. Vachon in Ft. Wayne, IN and she preceded him in death on July 25, 2016. He had honorably served his country in the United States Army and had been employed at Aunt Millie’s Bakery in Ft. Wayne for 35 years until his retirement in 1996.
Bob and Judy built their home on Long Lake in Coldwater and moved there permanently upon his retirement. He had attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater and had a passion for playing golf.
Robert is survived by his brothers Jack (Jan) Smith of Peoria, AZ, Terry Smith of Columbia City, IN; his sister-in-laws Mary Smith of Celina, OH, Connie Smith of Ft. Wayne, IN; and his loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judith, and three brothers Edward, Jerry, and Donald Smith.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.