Charles W. Smith, the son of John H. and Emma B. (Potter) Smith, was born September 1, 1930, on the family farm Southeast of Griswold, IA. Charles died July 12, 2021, at Griswold Nursing and Rehab in Griswold, IA, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 11 days.
Charles attended school at Griswold and graduated in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he served from 1950 until 1952. After being honorably discharged, Charles returned to the family farm. He lived and worked on the farm, until several weeks ago when he moved to Griswold Nursing and Rehab.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Marianne and Madalyn.
Charles is survived by many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Griswold United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Township Cemetery south of Griswold. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Rieken Duhn Funeral Home Griswold is in charge of arrangements.
