In Memory Of
Robert K. Smith
1955
2022
Robert K. Smith
August 1, 1955 — February 4, 2022
Robert K. Smith 66 was received into the arms of his loving Savior, Friday Feb. 4th, 2022. Bob was born in Hartford Connecticut, on Aug. 1st, 1955 to the late Robert K. Smith Sr. and Lillie Mae (Peters) Smith. Most of Bob's life was growing up in Abrams Wi. He counted himself and his siblings so blessed to have such loving and nurturing parents. They made their life happy and filled with laughter and so many wonderful memories. Bob inherited their fun-loving nature and kindness to others.
In his youth, Bob was fortunate to play baseball with his brother Gary and having his dad as their coach. Bob continued playing baseball for Oconto Falls High School. He was blessed with an amazing pitching arm, leading his team to become State Champions. Following High School, Bob pitched for the Oneida Dairyland League. Later, Bob went on to coach his son Jared's little league baseball team.
Bob enjoyed many things in life such as teaching Sunday School, leading youth groups and retreats.
In the nineties, Bob, his former wife Annette, along with their two children Jared and Alyssa, started their own small business (Bay Port Lube/Quick Fix) a welcomed asset to the community. Bob was a proud father working with his son in the shop along with a small team of young men. Bob was not just a boss; he was a friend and mentor. If an employee couldn't get to work, Bob would pick him up and take him home, and he made the time to help another young man practice over and over to get his license. It meant a lot to Bob to see young people succeed.
Bob felt very privileged to volunteer as an EMT for the Howard/Suamico Rescue Squad for several years.
Bob especially loved and appreciated his job this past summer serving meals to the elderly. His compassion for the elderly led him to assist with other needs besides just dropping off the meals. Bob took pleasure in helping elders with paperwork, getting their mail, and just taking an extra few minutes to sit and get to know them.
His longest employment was working at the Oneida Casino where he made many good friends. Bob had an amazing sense of humor and an infectious laugh, especially when telling jokes and stories to co-workers and at family gatherings.
Bob was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and was so thankful to live to meet his first great-grandchild Hannah. He loved spending time with all of them by taking them fishing, golfing, and going for rides on the golf cart in his backyard.
Bob loved spending time with his family and extended family members, and the feeling was mutual. Favorite pass times were playing golf, horseshoes and swearing while watching the Packer's play.
This past year, bob purchased his last motorcycle. He enjoyed riding with his native brothers and participated in a few cancer fundraising events dear to his heart.
Bob and Terri's marriage was filled with so much love, friendship, and laughter. They were soulmates. Bob loved cooking for Terri and making her special flower gardens to attract her favorites, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Bob is survived by his wife Terri (Kurowski) Smith of 21 years, his children Jared (Becky) Alyssa, his wife's Terri's children, Robby Pryes (Courtney) Annie Ullmer (Luke) Dawn VandeHei (Jeremy) Laura Pryes and siblings Gary Smith (Corrina) Kenney Smith, Darlene Longcore and Diane Brunnette. Terri's side; Pastor Peter Kurowski (Janice) Stanley Kurowski (Vicky) Vicky Kurowski Deer, Eddie Kurowski (Linda) Andy Kurowski (Lori) Paul Kurowski (Sandy) George Kurowski (Cindy) Robert Reetz, 28 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Lillie Smith, Mother-in-law Anna Kurowski, Brother-in-laws Rick Longcore, Alex Kurowski, Joseph Deer, and his best friend, Lab T-bone, his Chocolate Lab.
To describe Bob was kind, generous, strong, and empathetic. He was a man of strong conviction particularly when it came to his faith in God. It was his faith that sustained him through his complicated end of life struggles with Congestive Heart Failure.
Visitation for Bob will be held on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at Newcomer- Green Bay Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301) from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. A Memorial Service for Bob will follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Peter Kurowski officiating.
The family would like to thank all that were there for Bob and Terri during Bob's illness.
In his youth, Bob was fortunate to play baseball with his brother Gary and having his dad as their coach. Bob continued playing baseball for Oconto Falls High School. He was blessed with an amazing pitching arm, leading his team to become State Champions. Following High School, Bob pitched for the Oneida Dairyland League. Later, Bob went on to coach his son Jared's little league baseball team.
Bob enjoyed many things in life such as teaching Sunday School, leading youth groups and retreats.
In the nineties, Bob, his former wife Annette, along with their two children Jared and Alyssa, started their own small business (Bay Port Lube/Quick Fix) a welcomed asset to the community. Bob was a proud father working with his son in the shop along with a small team of young men. Bob was not just a boss; he was a friend and mentor. If an employee couldn't get to work, Bob would pick him up and take him home, and he made the time to help another young man practice over and over to get his license. It meant a lot to Bob to see young people succeed.
Bob felt very privileged to volunteer as an EMT for the Howard/Suamico Rescue Squad for several years.
Bob especially loved and appreciated his job this past summer serving meals to the elderly. His compassion for the elderly led him to assist with other needs besides just dropping off the meals. Bob took pleasure in helping elders with paperwork, getting their mail, and just taking an extra few minutes to sit and get to know them.
His longest employment was working at the Oneida Casino where he made many good friends. Bob had an amazing sense of humor and an infectious laugh, especially when telling jokes and stories to co-workers and at family gatherings.
Bob was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and was so thankful to live to meet his first great-grandchild Hannah. He loved spending time with all of them by taking them fishing, golfing, and going for rides on the golf cart in his backyard.
Bob loved spending time with his family and extended family members, and the feeling was mutual. Favorite pass times were playing golf, horseshoes and swearing while watching the Packer's play.
This past year, bob purchased his last motorcycle. He enjoyed riding with his native brothers and participated in a few cancer fundraising events dear to his heart.
Bob and Terri's marriage was filled with so much love, friendship, and laughter. They were soulmates. Bob loved cooking for Terri and making her special flower gardens to attract her favorites, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Bob is survived by his wife Terri (Kurowski) Smith of 21 years, his children Jared (Becky) Alyssa, his wife's Terri's children, Robby Pryes (Courtney) Annie Ullmer (Luke) Dawn VandeHei (Jeremy) Laura Pryes and siblings Gary Smith (Corrina) Kenney Smith, Darlene Longcore and Diane Brunnette. Terri's side; Pastor Peter Kurowski (Janice) Stanley Kurowski (Vicky) Vicky Kurowski Deer, Eddie Kurowski (Linda) Andy Kurowski (Lori) Paul Kurowski (Sandy) George Kurowski (Cindy) Robert Reetz, 28 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Lillie Smith, Mother-in-law Anna Kurowski, Brother-in-laws Rick Longcore, Alex Kurowski, Joseph Deer, and his best friend, Lab T-bone, his Chocolate Lab.
To describe Bob was kind, generous, strong, and empathetic. He was a man of strong conviction particularly when it came to his faith in God. It was his faith that sustained him through his complicated end of life struggles with Congestive Heart Failure.
Visitation for Bob will be held on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at Newcomer- Green Bay Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301) from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. A Memorial Service for Bob will follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Peter Kurowski officiating.
The family would like to thank all that were there for Bob and Terri during Bob's illness.
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