Rolyn Smith
June 02, 1943 - December 30, 2015
Obituary
Rolyn R. Smith, age 72 of rural Darlington, WI passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 surrounded by those who loved him most at Atrium Post Care Center in Mineral Point, WI. He was born June 2, 1943 at McConnell and McGreane Hospital in Darlington the son of Howard and Ann (Ray) Smith. Rolyn graduated from Darlington High School. He was united in marriage to Donna Kay Olson on November 27, 1965 in Darlington. Rolyn lived on the family homestead his whole life where he dairy farmed and later crop farmed. He owned and operated Rolyn Smith Trucking where he drove his own milk truck for 40 years and his grain trucks for 20 years. He was a dedicated worker and drove right up until the day he was admitted into the hospital. Rolyn is survived by his wife Donna at home; two children: Debra Smith and Steven (Valerie) Smith both of rural Darlington; six grandchildren: Lacie Lynn and Hannah Ann Smith, and Tyler, Ava, Brady, and Parker Smith; and two sisters: Janice Schadewalt of Darlington and Jeri Woodward of Shullsburg, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rolyn was a member of Southwest Wisconsin Draft Horse Club, John Deere Club, and Antique Club in Darlington. Rolyn loved spending time with his grandchildren, as he shared his passion for farming, driving his horses, and attending tractor pulls and horse shows at the Coliseum with them. He was the happiest when he was working or spending time outdoors. Rolyn also enjoyed collecting antique tractors. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.A funeral service will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church (546 Park Place, Darlington) with Rev. Angela Steinhauer officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Main Street, Darlington) and on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Rolyn's name.
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RK Hill
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I was thinking of Rolyn this morning. My condolences to the Smith family on this loss of life. We are only here a short time. Rolyn made full use of his time. May he now Rest in Peace. The Hill family: Robert, Joan, Jean and Judy.
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Ron & Barb Komprood.
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Rest in peace Rolyn. Sympathy to Donna, Steve & Debbie & there families
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Karen Hauser
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We are so very sorry about the passing of Rolyn. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Our sincere sympathy, Karen, Greg and Taylor Hauser
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Jaince Foley
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Donna and families...... I so truly want to tell you all my prayers and thoughts have gone to you all every day... Rolyn is at peace and no morepain....I know it does not help right now.....He and Norm had some fine times..Norm would come home and share what HAPPENED THAT CERTAIN DAY... He was good to so many people,,,,,I have always said he was a tough old bird...He was like a cat with 9 lives going on 13.... God bless to all and you are all in my thoughts daily.....
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Rhonda and Tom Wonders
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Donna and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Rolyn was always happy every time I ever saw and or visited with him. I never one heard him complain, and there must have been many pains he would have told me about! I will always remember his friendly smile,. God Bless, Rhonda and Tom Wonders
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Bev Mulcahy
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Donna,Steve,Deb n famlies! My thoughts and prayers to you all! God Bless you all! Rest in piece Rolyn!!