Gary (Joe) Smith
Gary (Joe) Smith, age 75, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Military Honors will be provided by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Joe was born June 18, 1946 in Adams, Wisconsin to Harold and Angela Canfield) Smith and graduated from Adams Grade School and Adams-Friendship High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1966 making several trips to Vietnam on a Survey Ship and was honorably discharged in 1970. After returning home he worked for the Chicago NorthWestern / Union Pacific Railroad retiring in 2005 after 35 years.
Joe married Susan Bork on September 16th, 1972 and together they raised three children: Daric, Jessica, and Dustin.
Joe had a real zest for life and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley, but most of all, loved spending time with his family and friends – especially his four grandchildren taking them camping, fishing, boating, and cheering them on at all their sporting events. PaPa was their biggest fan. He also loved his little dog, Bella.
Joe was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Adams, Wisconsin.
Memorials may be directed in Joe’s memory to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to AF Booster Club, C/O AF High School, Adams, Wisconsin.
Joe was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Canfield; father, Harold L. Smith; mother, Angela R. Smith; sister, Jaqueline Kinstler; brother, Clark Smith; and in-laws, Howard and Phyllis Bork.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Susan Smith; son, Daric (Tina) Smith; daughter, Jessica (Chris) Moore; son, Dustin (Cathy) Smith; grandchildren: Luke Moore, Cadence Smith, Lincoln Smith, and Bianca Smith; Sister, Mary VanderBosch; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Dan) West and Patty (Delbert) Renner; and brother-in-law, Raymond (Sandy) Bork. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff, especially Laurie and Megan, at St. Croix Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Joe and our family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers to you and family .
Sue and family….so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. His smile will always be a fond memory for all who received that wonderful gift.
Sue and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. I knew him mainly from the summers of our youth in High School and hanging out at Christensen’s lake house.
may God hold you in the palm of his hand and console you during this trying time!
Sue and family, so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Always so positive and kind, my parents both thought the world of him as well, hopefully he is getting in some good fishing time with the Colonel.
Sue and family. Such sadness to lose such a wonderful, kind, family man. Remember his smile, all his jokes and wonderful sense of humor. He could make you smile and laugh everytime you met him. Our prayers are with all of you. I am sure he has already made heaven smile and laugh with his humor and wonderful smile. Blessings to his special family. Love and hugs, Cathy
Sincerest sympathy to you all. Joe fought a good, long battle. May your many wonderful memories help ease your grief.
RIP Joe!
Daric, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I know you were very close, prayers for you and your family.
Sue and family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Susan and family so sorry for your loss, Joe was such a kind and caring guy always took the time to stop and visit! We will miss his kindness and smile, remember the good times and keep the memories close!!!!!
Sue and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry on your family’s loss
May Hod gaily friends comfort you during this time
Dear Sue and family, I am so very sorry to learn of Joe’s passing! He and my brother Bill were best friends and because of that he was at my house many many at time. I considered him another brother, as he would always tease and make me laugh. He would come out to the house when we would be sliding on the hill next our house. Dad would bring home refrigerator boxes and we would cut them up to make sleds. It was rather tricky as the creek was running behind our house. If one landed in the creek you’d have to go up the house and mom would throw your wet clothes in the drier and one would have to wear my dad’s bathrobe until the clothes were dry. We lost touch after he and Bill graduated but my feelings for him never changed. It’s not often a girl has three brothers to look out for her. I so enjoyed his jokes that he would post every now and again on facebook. May your many memories of life with him sustain you in the months ahead. Blessings to you and your family!!
Such a good man. My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss
Our deepest sympathies Sue and family. Joe always had a smile. He touched so many lives. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to Sue, Daric, Jessica, & Dustin; I am so very, very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was a special guy. I remember Joe beginning with our high school days, he was so much fun. I also new him as we grew into adults, Always a smile and kind comments. Heaven has gained a wonderful soul.
Working with Joe was always a pleasure. I appreciated his humor. I will always remember Joe showing me how to use the lodging facility elevator. As I don’t clear 5′ 6″ Joe smiled and pushed the floor # button above the elevator doors, and with a laugh said “That’s the way it’s done”.
Sue,
My heart breaks for you and your family. Never have I ever met a kinder man than Joe. He was always smiling and never had a bad word to say. He was always kind to me and made me feel very welcomed in the family. Even though I did not get to see him a lot the times I did he always made me laugh and smile. I will forever be grateful for having gotten to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed dearly.
Sue,
So very sorry for your loss. Joe always had a smile and a kind word, and always asked how you were. If he was having a bad day he never let on! Truly a Great man! Embrace the memories! You are in our thought and prayers.
Adams Wisconsin will not be the same without Joe. Those that knew him will know exactly what I mean. I will miss you Joe!
Another day and we are older
Heaven has gained another soldier
A man to look up to for all of your life
A man who loved his family and wife
Always there whenever needed
All through life, never defeated
Fought so hard until the end
A better place around the bend
Another day and we are older
Heaven has gained another soldier
Love,
Bean
Sue so sorry. to hear of Joe’s passing away. My prayers are with you. The lord is watching over you as you go threw losing your loved one. Joe is feeling no more pain. He was a good friend.i will miss him. Sue hold on to the good times. It does help.your friend
Sue and family, your family has our Deepest Sympathy. You and Joe were quite a team…..you had the love of your life and so did he. Take care our friend and try and remember only the good times.
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Sue & family: So sorry to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue and family. Pete and I are so very sorry for your loss. Joe certainly fought the good fight and Sue, you were always by his side. Make God give you the comfort you need at this time.
We are so sad to hear the passing of Joe. He was so positive all the time. Sue, he was a great father figure to our daughter and treated her as his own. We pray he is at peace.
Sue and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He always had a wave and smile for us on Czech Ave. Wade enjoyed chatting with him. Our deepest sympathies.
Sue and family, I am sorry to hear that Joe has passed away. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember our double dating way back and Joe dressed like Santa coming to the house when Tim was little. Always a great sense of humor and a big smile. A thoughtful great person. Sue call whenever you like . Loved you both. Patty Bing
Sue, Daric, Jess, and Beaky – I was saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Sending much love and virtual hugs to all of you from NC.
So very sorry for your families loss, prayers and thoughts.
My deepest sympathies to the family. He always had a kind word, inquired how I was doing, and a smile or funny story when I seen him. He will be missed. Prayers and hugs to you all.
May God bless and be with your family. Joe was a friend of the only grade school classmate I had, Keith Warren. So, I knew he was a good guy when I got to high school with him. Wish I had known him better, sounds like a really great person.
Sue & family…….My deepest condolences for the passing of your dear loving Joe. I know he enjoyed retirement. with family, friends & his Bella. May God Bless & comfort all of you during this very sad time.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. Joe was a good man with great humor and a sunny outlook.
So sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the difficult time!!!!
Sue and Family, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Joe!
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a classmate @ both grade & high school.
Dear Sue and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Joe. Joe was a very fun loving, and all around nice guy and wonderful husband, dad and grandfather. Joe will be missed by many.
God Bless.
Sue, Daric, Jessica, Dustin and family:
So incredibly sorry to hear of Joe’s passing! Always loved seeing him out and about and loved his happy, caring, silly nature!! He will be missed by all who knew him!! May you all find comfort in remembering his immense love for all of you and may your memories bring you peace!! RIP Joe, you were definitely one of the good guys!!
Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. What a great, funny and lovable guy. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sue & family, So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Hugs & prayers for comfort to you all. RIP Joe
To Joe’s family. May you remember all the good times you’ve had and all the good things you’ve learned from Joe. I went to high school with him and remember he was a really nice classmate😊. My sympathy to each of you.
Sue, so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I will pray for your family during this very difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a great guy, such fun to talk too. He always had a smile when I saw him. Keep his smile and your great memories close. Sending hugs
Susan & family , Ross & I are sending our sincerest condolences to you in the passing of Joe. Our hearts are hurting right with you. We have such great memories of Joe in our younger years and also you. We shall miss the teasing and smile when we meet at different places in town. God Blessings and hugs.
Sue and family, we are both saddened by Joe’s passing. It was always a pleasure to go to work wih Joe, will never forget his chuckle! He will be missed by many, keeping you in our prayers. Randy & Nona
Our condolences to Joe’s family and many friends. Always enjoyed our conversations at Butler Yard. You put up a great fight. Hope to see you again brother.
I’m so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and family, so sorry for your loss. Joe seemed to always have a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may all the great memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Sue & family, so sorry to hear this, he always had a smile on his face. He was a super nice man. He sure enjoyed his ice cream at Culver’s! Hugs to you all!
Sue and family sorry for your loss Joe was a great guy, know that his pain is now gone,RIP
Was so surprised and saddened to read of Joes passing. I also attended grade school and high school with him. He and my dad worked the railroad engines together. They enjoyed working together. Joe had the best sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone who knew him for sure. My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Sue and family, So sorry for your loss. There was no one like Joe. He always had a smile for you when you saw him. Heaven got a wonderful soul when it got him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and yours.
My condolences to the family
We will miss uncle Joe♡
Our condolences to aunt Sue & the family. We always looked forward to his jokes & his smile! He rode his harley all the way down to Milwaukee just to visit us! Rest in peace sweet uncle, we love you.
What a loss. Joe was such a great guy. He will be missed by so many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue so sorry for you and your families loss He was a great guy
Sue and family, we were sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was always involved in something in the community and always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathy to you all.
Ray and I are sending our condolences to Joe’s family. We spent many times sharing the bleachers with he and Sue while our boys played ball. Many great memories. May you find peace in your beloved one joining our Lord in heaven.
Sue and family so very sorry to hear the news of Joe’s passing. He certainly did fight hard so many times, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We have many good memories, hugs to you.
Sue and family. We send our deepest sympathies at this sad time. Greg enjoyed working with Joe on those long rail trips. He sure put up the good fight. Rest easy now Joe.
Our thoughts are with Joe’s family at this sad time. May your good memories sustain & comfort you all. RIP Joe.
This was hard news to hear but I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore.
Joe was for sure one of a kind, he definitely was one of my favorite guys and I will surely miss his jokes!
I am so sorry for your loss! Joe was a great guy and will be greatly missed! I pray for Gods comfort in your sorrow.
Sue and family, so sorry to hear about Joe. Truly one of my most favorite people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
For 43 years, Joe was my best hunting buddy and friend. His wit, wisdom, humor and sense of fun live on. Everyone who met him, loved him. He was kind and generous to his friends and family. Our hearts are breaking, but we are thankful his pain is done. Deepest sympathy to Sue, Daric, Dustin, Jessica and the extended family. I hope Joe saves one Amaretto and beer until I join him.
Sue and family, In spite of everything that he was going through Joe was always so positive and full of life. He was so proud of all of you. It’s hard to believe that he’s gone from this world but comforting to know that he lives on with Jesus our savior and is no longer in pain. Cherish the memories and know that he may have lost the battle but he won the war, a war that he fought long and hard. He is at peace now. 🙏
In life Joe was a fighter. He took all of
Health problems head on. He will be missed by Jerry and I. Joe was a great man and I loved to see him riding his Harley.
If you need something, remember we are right around the corner. I do Rembrandt back when you first started dating.
Dear Sue and family,
Joe was always so friendly, with such a fun loving sense of humor. I always enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed by so many, but most of all by you. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with your family.
So very sorry for your loss.
Sue and family. I’m so sorry to hear of this great loss. Dad Smith was such a fun,kind hearted man. I will cherish the many memories as I’m sure you and your family will. My heartfelt condolences. May our great Lord wrap His loving arms around you all during this time of loss and always.
Sue and family, huge hugs as you go through your loss of such a wonderful man. Joe was such a funny guy. Keep the memories close and laugh often when you think of Joe. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Prayers RIP
Sue and family, We send our sincere condolences in your loss. A good friend with a great sense of humor. So long Joe, RIP
Sue and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Eddie will met him at heaven’s gate. They worked together for many years with the CNW/UP railroads. different times we would hear Joe on the radio as the train rolled across the bridge by the Oxford Mill pond. “He would say Ed you want to go fishing?” Eddie was never to far from the scanner so he heard him too. We never missed a train going through Oxford. He was a Great employee and a great friend to all.
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered.
Our condolences.
Sue, So sorry to read about Joe’s passing. Cherish all the memories and God bless.
Sue & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Joe sure did fight a good fight, and certainly will be missed. We are sending our hugs and prayers.
My sincere condolences. Joe was a special person, may he Rest In Peace.
We were so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Always a smile, always a joke & always a good soul. He will be missed. We bet Joe left his family many, many happy memories. Blessings to All.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Joe was always so cheerful and positive that made one feel so much better. He will be missed by so many.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was such a happy, fun loving guy. Always loved how he would crack jokes. He will be missed very much. Thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and your family.
Sue and loved ones, We feel for you guys and know Joe will always be remembered, so sorry.
I remember spending hours in the locomotive working with Joe and the joy he had when he talked about his family.
When 911 happen, Joe and I were in Winona,MN. He said “don’t worry we will make it home”.
Sue & Family, Sending our deepest sympathy. Praying for peace and comfort.
To the Smith family, it was a pleasure knowing and working with Joe. He was an honorable, smart, and caring person. Your loss is a loss for all that knew him.
So sorry for your loss..
Sue and family, Eric and I are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He is in our prayers as are all of you. We pray for your peace and rest in the Father’s arms. God bless you all.
Dear Sue and family
I’m so sorry to see Joe’s passing. I never knew if he was kidding or being serious! Then he’d break out that great smile and laugh! He was truly a great person and loved life to its fullest! Thinking of all of you!🙏🏻
Patti
So sorry for your loss
Sue and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Joe will be missed by many. He always had a way of making you smile.
Sue and family, sorry for the passing of Joe. I grew up with Joe through grade school and high school and as a brother in law. Joe was more of a brother to me . Rest in peace I will miss you.
Sue & kids
So sorry for Joe’s passing but he’s at peace & pain free! We had so many laughs over the furnace room wall painting! We all lost a fine man!
Rest easy Joe. The world lost a great man!
Sue and family, it is hard to express the sadness we feel hearing of Joe’s passing. He was a good friend who will always be remembered. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my friend,
You were a pleasure to talk with.
Sue and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. He was such a fighter and still remained positive; always a smile when we saw him. Our most sincere condolences to the family.