Richard Smith

Richard J. Smith Portland Richard J. Smith, age 91, passed away May 10, 2017. He was born July 21, 1925 to Nicholas and Rose (Pohl) Smith. Dick retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, active member of the Fourth Degree, Fr. Godez Assembly of the Knights of Columbus and was a past Grand Knight of the Portland Council #2168, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the Portland Food Bank, was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf, bowling, and woodworking. He is survived by his four, loving daughters, Joanie (Patric) Milley of Kalamazoo, Linda (Steve) Huhn of Portland, Kathy (Doug) Whitman of Normal, Illinois, and Karen Little of Haslett; 9 grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Milley, Kyle Milley, Craig (Kellie) Huhn, Lindsey (Chris) Spitzley, Leigh Whitman, Jessie Whitman, Cody (Sarah) Little, Alysia Little, and Kwesi (Kym) Little; and his beloved great-grandchildren. Dick is also survived by his sister, Lucille (Paul) Fedewa; brother-in-law, Bernard Pohl; and sister-in-law, Cecelia Smith. Dick now joins his greatest catch, his cherished wife of 62 years, Betty (Knapp) Smith; brother, Carl; and sisters, Evelyn Kramer and Harriet Pohl. A special thanks to Kelly Grys and the staff at Country Living Estates for the great care given to Dad during his stay there. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. The rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m., Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be dispersed to Dick’s chosen charities. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.