Samuel Smith
July 22, 2020
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Samuel L. Smith, age 85, of Kimball, Minnesota, formerly of Argyle, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.Public visitation will be held from 1:00-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle, WI with a military salute to follow. A celebration of life will follow services. Samuel Leon Smith was born March 26, 1935 in Kennard, Indiana to Harvey and Mary (Dalton) Smith. He grew up in Kennard, Indiana. Sam enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a gunner in the Korean War. He was married to Linda Anschutz on November 9th, 1956, she preceded him in death in 2005. In 2006, he was united in marriage to Anna (Eichinger) Mathies in Luxemburg. Sam spent most of his working life traveling the country as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Packer & Badger football, Milwaukee Brewers, tinkering around and anything that had to do with his family. If he wasn't enjoying one of those things you could find him sitting at a picnic table, enjoying a cold beer and shooting the breeze with passerby's. Most remember him and his late wife from the bait shop, Riverside Bait and Tackle.He is survived by his wife, Anna Smith; children, Jeff (Jo) Smith, Dan Smith, Sandra (Dave) Wallgren, Rick Smith and Gary Smith; step-children, Matthew (Peggy) Mathies, Cindy (Ron) Krueger and Margaret (Tom) Kotula; special grandchild, Liana Smith; and numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda; son, Harvey; and daughter, Kimmie.
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Sandy Wallgren
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My dad was a remarkable man. He was a great dad, grandpa, great grandpa, father in-law, and a great friend to so very many people. I’ve had a lot of great memories with my dad, so it’s very hard to think of just one. But if I were to choose, it would have to be all the family get together’s we’ve shared in. At our family get together’s we would sit around, have some drinks, and visit with everyone, but my favorite part of that was listening to my dads stories of when he was younger, and all the crazy wild things he and his buddies would do. He even sang his way outta jail one night by playing his guitar and singing the officers a couple songs. I loved it when my dad would get out his guitar. I knew we were in for a treat, cause he would sing to us kids, n then my mom would join in with her beautiful voice, and it was an awesome evening of singing along and seeing them so much in love. My dad loved his family with everything he was/had. He’s the biggest hearted man you would ever wanna meet, and no matter where he was or who he was with, he made new friends along the way. His many talents will surely be missed by many, but most of all he will be missed so very much by me. I Love you Dad, and I thank you for teaching me all the important things in life, especially when it comes to catching n cleaning snapping turtles, cleaning squirrels, rabbits, deer, fish , you name it! I’m a tomboy thru n thru thanks to you! I will never forget our talks, laughs, and cry’s together, and I will miss you dearly 😢😢😢 Love You dad! See you on the other side 👼 Sandy
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Jedd Haynes
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My deepest sympathy in the loss of your grandfather.
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Robin Buck
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We Have Enjoyed ourselves when ever Uncle Sam visited Marcella. He was a Big man with a Very Big Heart! He told us so many stories about his life He was just a Wonderful Person! We will always remember you Uncle Sam R.I.P From Randy and Robin Buck Prayers and Hugs to his Family
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Dave Wallgren
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I would Love 💕 to share a very special memory with Dad and Mom about 20 years ago when the economy wasn’t the best and we pretty much did kind gestures for each other rather than buying each other gifts - Mom and Dad went out and picked walnuts knowing my own love of fudge they cooked up and made me 2 loaves of Home made walnut fudge. Everyone had to ask me if they could have a piece. Best fudge I ever had and nothing else would ever compare !!! Love You Mom and Dad !!!