Alan L. Smith, 66, of Sioux City IA

Alan L. Smith, 66, of Sioux City, IA died at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Sioux City, IA.  A memorial service for Alan will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Concord, NE; Pastor William Bertrand will be officiating.  The visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the church.  Inurnment with military honors will be at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.  Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

Alan was born October 26, 1950 in Wayne, NE to Desmond and Martha (Koch) Smith. He graduated from Allen High School in 1969. In 1970, Alan was drafted into the United States Marines and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan.  Alan married Sharleen Schuppan on July 6, 1973 in Elk Point, SD. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed going to coffee and gardening his veggies and fruits. Most of all, Alan loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Alan is survived by his wife, Sharleen Smith of Sioux City, IA; son, Terry (Stephanie) Smith of Sioux City, IA; brothers, Desmond Smith, Jr. of Scribner, NE, Terry (Gayle) Smith of Colchester, VT, Dean (Marlene) Smith of Allen, NE, Bob Smith of Beatrice, NE, Doug (Susan) Smith of Martinsburg, NE, Lin (Mary Lou) Smith of Ponca, NE, Randy (Tonia) Smith of Delta Junction, AK, Dennis (Theresa) Smith of Yankton, SD, sisters; Chris (Bill) Micek of Columbus, NE, June (Bob) Grosvenor of Newcastle, NE, Shellee (Jeff) Heinemeyer of Yankton; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Alan is proceeded by his parents; daughter, Cheryl; brother, Richard; and sister, Marsha.

Alan Smith