Walter Paul Smith
Walter Paul Smith
Walter Paul Smith
February 21, 1942 – April 21, 2022
New Sharon, Iowa | Age 80
Walter Smith, 80 of New Sharon passed away Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Walter Paul Smith was born on February 21, 1942 to Albert and Katie Marvel (Carter) Smith in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Walter graduated from New Sharon High School with the class of 1960.
After the sudden death of his father in August of 1960, he quickly became a fulltime farmer taking care of his mother and sisters.
On July 9, 1966, Walter married the love of his life, Peggy Hull of Montezuma at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, and they enjoyed 55 years together. To this union two children were born, Llewellyn and Damon.
After 25 years of farming, he joined Vermeer in Pella and worked there for 19 years. Upon retirement, he had audited more than 20,000 hay balers.
Walter was a hard worker and loved his family very much. He had a great sense of humor and an immense amount of knowledge across a wide array of subjects. His greatest gift was his ability to work with his hands. He was a master of tools, being able to fix anything or create something new. He was a truly gifted artisan of woodworking, making many family treasures. Above all, he loved and cared for his family immensely and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Walter was also a longtime member of the New Sharon United Methodist Church.
He will be remembered by his wife, Peggy Smith of New Sharon; his sons, Llew (& Laura) Smith of Morton, IL and Damon (& Elizabeth) Smith of Minnetonka, MN; his seven grandchildren: Megan, Mitchell, Allison and Adam Smith all of Morton, IL, Drew Smith of Minneapolis, MN, Katie (& Jake) Jochim of Hopkins, MN and Suzy (& fiancé, Evan Ruesch) Smith of Minnetonka, MN. He is also survived by his two sisters, Barbara Chapman and Carol Edwards.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents.
Walter’s family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the staff and physicians at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House for making his final days so comfortable and caring for him with great love.
An open visitation will begin after 12:00 pm Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A private family only graveside service will be held in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Sharon Fire and Rescue and may be sent to the Holland-Coble Funeral Home, In Care of Walter Smith, P.O. Box 85, New Sharon, Iowa 50207.
Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements.
