L. D. SMITH DIES IN WISCONSIN; IS BURIED ON MONDAY
Funeral Services for L. D. Smith, aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, in Wisconsin, were held Monday after- who died Thursday, June 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, noon at the Baptist church in this city, Rev. M. Rogers officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Pall bearers who were members of the Fire Department were, Frank White, Frank Town, Archie Maas, Henry Koester, R. E. Scheerer and George Schoneberger.
Lucius D. Smith was born August 4, 1859 in Richland Center, Wis. There he received his education and grew to manhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha (Morningstar) and David Alexander Smith. Also, an older brother, Felix Smith.
About 55 years ago he came to Minnesota, settling near Orrock. In the year 1890 he was united in marriage to Annie L. Knapp at Big Lake. To this union was born two children, Freeman and Vivian.
The family made their home at Big Lake two years then in 1892, came to Park Rapids and Mr. Smith built and operated a grocery store on Third street. He later disposed of the grocery business and engaged in the photography business, which he operated over thirty-five years.
Mrs. Smith died the year 1908 and in 1913 Mr. Smith was married to Mrs. Eva Newell-Arrowood and to the union was born one daughter, Violet was born. Mrs. Smith preceded her husband in death in 1937.
Mr. Smith was baptised and united with the first Baptist church of Park Rapids, October 20, 1908. His wife, also all the children were members. For many years he was an active member of the Park Rapids Fire Department but resigned several years ago.
For several years operated a confectionery business. Mr. Smith's health railing he sold the business and since had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., up to the time of his passing. Death was caused by a heart ailment and complications of old age.
Mr. Smith was a wonderful neighbor and friend and as a citizen was ever ready to assist in any movement for the betterment of the community. He was devoted to his home and family.
Surviving are the children, Freeman Smith of Crookston, Mrs. Fred Kroll (Vivian) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Mrs. Violet Cairns, Jr., of Winfield, Kansas and a step-daughter Mrs. Muriel Bright of Priest River, Idaho. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albie Peterson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Blanche Blocker, Elk River and a brother Lee Slabeck of Elk River.
There are also seven grandchildren and a host of friends.
Park Rapids Enterprise June 10, 1943
{ It appears that that some of the wording is out of order in the first paragraph of the obit. It would read better if worded: "Funeral services for L. D. Smith aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, who died in Wisconsin, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, were held Monday, afternoon at the Baptist church." }
Funeral Services for L. D. Smith, aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, in Wisconsin, were held Monday after- who died Thursday, June 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, noon at the Baptist church in this city, Rev. M. Rogers officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Pall bearers who were members of the Fire Department were, Frank White, Frank Town, Archie Maas, Henry Koester, R. E. Scheerer and George Schoneberger.
Lucius D. Smith was born August 4, 1859 in Richland Center, Wis. There he received his education and grew to manhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha (Morningstar) and David Alexander Smith. Also, an older brother, Felix Smith.
About 55 years ago he came to Minnesota, settling near Orrock. In the year 1890 he was united in marriage to Annie L. Knapp at Big Lake. To this union was born two children, Freeman and Vivian.
The family made their home at Big Lake two years then in 1892, came to Park Rapids and Mr. Smith built and operated a grocery store on Third street. He later disposed of the grocery business and engaged in the photography business, which he operated over thirty-five years.
Mrs. Smith died the year 1908 and in 1913 Mr. Smith was married to Mrs. Eva Newell-Arrowood and to the union was born one daughter, Violet was born. Mrs. Smith preceded her husband in death in 1937.
Mr. Smith was baptised and united with the first Baptist church of Park Rapids, October 20, 1908. His wife, also all the children were members. For many years he was an active member of the Park Rapids Fire Department but resigned several years ago.
For several years operated a confectionery business. Mr. Smith's health railing he sold the business and since had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., up to the time of his passing. Death was caused by a heart ailment and complications of old age.
Mr. Smith was a wonderful neighbor and friend and as a citizen was ever ready to assist in any movement for the betterment of the community. He was devoted to his home and family.
Surviving are the children, Freeman Smith of Crookston, Mrs. Fred Kroll (Vivian) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Mrs. Violet Cairns, Jr., of Winfield, Kansas and a step-daughter Mrs. Muriel Bright of Priest River, Idaho. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albie Peterson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Blanche Blocker, Elk River and a brother Lee Slabeck of Elk River.
There are also seven grandchildren and a host of friends.
Park Rapids Enterprise June 10, 1943
{ It appears that that some of the wording is out of order in the first paragraph of the obit. It would read better if worded: "Funeral services for L. D. Smith aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, who died in Wisconsin, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, were held Monday, afternoon at the Baptist church." }
L. D. SMITH DIES IN WISCONSIN; IS BURIED ON MONDAY
Funeral Services for L. D. Smith, aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, in Wisconsin, were held Monday after- who died Thursday, June 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, noon at the Baptist church in this city, Rev. M. Rogers officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Pall bearers who were members of the Fire Department were, Frank White, Frank Town, Archie Maas, Henry Koester, R. E. Scheerer and George Schoneberger.
Lucius D. Smith was born August 4, 1859 in Richland Center, Wis. There he received his education and grew to manhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha (Morningstar) and David Alexander Smith. Also, an older brother, Felix Smith.
About 55 years ago he came to Minnesota, settling near Orrock. In the year 1890 he was united in marriage to Annie L. Knapp at Big Lake. To this union was born two children, Freeman and Vivian.
The family made their home at Big Lake two years then in 1892, came to Park Rapids and Mr. Smith built and operated a grocery store on Third street. He later disposed of the grocery business and engaged in the photography business, which he operated over thirty-five years.
Mrs. Smith died the year 1908 and in 1913 Mr. Smith was married to Mrs. Eva Newell-Arrowood and to the union was born one daughter, Violet was born. Mrs. Smith preceded her husband in death in 1937.
Mr. Smith was baptised and united with the first Baptist church of Park Rapids, October 20, 1908. His wife, also all the children were members. For many years he was an active member of the Park Rapids Fire Department but resigned several years ago.
For several years operated a confectionery business. Mr. Smith's health railing he sold the business and since had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., up to the time of his passing. Death was caused by a heart ailment and complications of old age.
Mr. Smith was a wonderful neighbor and friend and as a citizen was ever ready to assist in any movement for the betterment of the community. He was devoted to his home and family.
Surviving are the children, Freeman Smith of Crookston, Mrs. Fred Kroll (Vivian) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Mrs. Violet Cairns, Jr., of Winfield, Kansas and a step-daughter Mrs. Muriel Bright of Priest River, Idaho. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albie Peterson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Blanche Blocker, Elk River and a brother Lee Slabeck of Elk River.
There are also seven grandchildren and a host of friends.
Park Rapids Enterprise June 10, 1943
{ It appears that that some of the wording is out of order in the first paragraph of the obit. It would read better if worded: "Funeral services for L. D. Smith aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, who died in Wisconsin, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, were held Monday, afternoon at the Baptist church." }
Funeral Services for L. D. Smith, aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, in Wisconsin, were held Monday after- who died Thursday, June 3, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, noon at the Baptist church in this city, Rev. M. Rogers officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Pall bearers who were members of the Fire Department were, Frank White, Frank Town, Archie Maas, Henry Koester, R. E. Scheerer and George Schoneberger.
Lucius D. Smith was born August 4, 1859 in Richland Center, Wis. There he received his education and grew to manhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha (Morningstar) and David Alexander Smith. Also, an older brother, Felix Smith.
About 55 years ago he came to Minnesota, settling near Orrock. In the year 1890 he was united in marriage to Annie L. Knapp at Big Lake. To this union was born two children, Freeman and Vivian.
The family made their home at Big Lake two years then in 1892, came to Park Rapids and Mr. Smith built and operated a grocery store on Third street. He later disposed of the grocery business and engaged in the photography business, which he operated over thirty-five years.
Mrs. Smith died the year 1908 and in 1913 Mr. Smith was married to Mrs. Eva Newell-Arrowood and to the union was born one daughter, Violet was born. Mrs. Smith preceded her husband in death in 1937.
Mr. Smith was baptised and united with the first Baptist church of Park Rapids, October 20, 1908. His wife, also all the children were members. For many years he was an active member of the Park Rapids Fire Department but resigned several years ago.
For several years operated a confectionery business. Mr. Smith's health railing he sold the business and since had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., up to the time of his passing. Death was caused by a heart ailment and complications of old age.
Mr. Smith was a wonderful neighbor and friend and as a citizen was ever ready to assist in any movement for the betterment of the community. He was devoted to his home and family.
Surviving are the children, Freeman Smith of Crookston, Mrs. Fred Kroll (Vivian) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Mrs. Violet Cairns, Jr., of Winfield, Kansas and a step-daughter Mrs. Muriel Bright of Priest River, Idaho. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albie Peterson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Blanche Blocker, Elk River and a brother Lee Slabeck of Elk River.
There are also seven grandchildren and a host of friends.
Park Rapids Enterprise June 10, 1943
{ It appears that that some of the wording is out of order in the first paragraph of the obit. It would read better if worded: "Funeral services for L. D. Smith aged 82, early pioneer of Park Rapids, who died in Wisconsin, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Kroll, were held Monday, afternoon at the Baptist church." }
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