Section: 326 Lot: 198 Grave: 4
Richard L Smith
Born: October 28th, 1925
Died: July 17th, 2018
Obituary
Richard L. Smith, 92, of Sun Lakes, AZ died July 17th, 2018, in Chandler AZ.
Richard Smith is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Sheridan Smith and daughters Linda (Ken) Branch, Lindsborg KS, Sandra (John) Schoell of Griffin GA, and Deborah (David) Richardson of Phoenix AZ. He has 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Lois Mowers of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
He was a 1943 graduate of Burlington High School. Over many years of living in Burlington, he owned several businesses including Miller-Diamond Cleaners.
He was a very avid fisherman and boater on the Mississippi and helped organize the annual Steamboat Days.
In 1974 a move was made to Brooklyn Park Minnesota where he sold dry cleaning chemicals and equipment.
They retired to Sun Lakes AZ in 1991. While living there he was very active in SCORE (giving advice to aspiring entrepreneurs) and served as their president for several years.
He was a lifelong rabid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Dad wore their logo and colors proudly till the end.
Graveside services will be held at a later date in Burlington.