Stuart R. Smith

STUART “SMITTY” R. SMITH STERLING- Stuart “Smitty” R. Smith, 90, of Sterling, died, Wednesday, November, 25, 2020 at CGH Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1930 in Monticello, IA, the son of Charles Eugene and Norma Regina (Espy) Smith. He served in the United States Army from 1948 -1949. Stuart married Henrietta on June 4, 1956, She preceded him in death on June 17, 1993. He then married Fannie on February 15, 1995. She also preceded him in death. Stuart owned and operated Smitty’s Sew and Vac, from 1962 and then retiring in 1998. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Sterling. Smitty loved golf and was a huge baseball fan. Survivors include one sister, Patricia Sackett of Hopkinton, IA: special friends, Thomas (Mary) Cleary of Dixon and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives; three sisters, Virginia Tucker, Leandra Hessing and Elizabeth Jansen and one brother, Paul. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Monday, November 30, 2020 at Clarence Cemetery, Clarence, IA with Pastor Susan Schneider-Adams, officiating. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.