Donald E. Smith, age 90 of New Glarus, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016, at the New Glarus Home. He was born on April 1, 1926, at Mokena, IL, to his parents, Martin and Marie (Paschke) Smith.

Donald served in the United States Army in Germany from 1953 to 1955. Following his time in the service, he returned to Illinois to farm near Frankfort. On July 29, 1972, he was united in marriage to June Newman at Joliet, IL. Don was a lifelong farmer and steward of the land. In his later years he remained active by providing his wisdom to continue the legacy of the family business in agriculture. Don and June enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Don had a deep faith in eternal life and love of others. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Don's family and grandchildren were very important to him and he cherished their time together.

Don is survived by his son, Mark (Laura) Smith of New Glarus, WI; grandchildren, Annelisa, Alaina, Elizabeth, and Sophia. He is further survived by his nephews, Ronald (Barbara) Smith of Monticello, WI, and Greg (Deborah Krauss) Smith of Monroe, WI; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, June; and brother and sister-in-law, Gordon (Barbara) Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 427 S. Main Street, Verona, WI, with Pastor Kurt Billings officiating. Inurnment services will be in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elmwood, IL.

A gathering of relatives and friends will precede the memorial service from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Thursday, at the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Verona.

A memorial fund has been established.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is serving the family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.