George Franklin Smith

George Franklin Smith, 81, of South Sioux City passed away Tuesday, December 8 at a local hospital. 

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Salem Lutheran Church in Dakota City with Reverend Sandra Braasch officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. 

George was born December 6, 1939 in Homer, Nebraska, the son of Fay and Vivian (Russell) Smith.  When he was young, George worked for a local farmer in Homer before starting his career with Broyhill in Dakota City, Nebraska for 20 plus years before retirement.  He married Karen Christine Hedman on August 19, 1967.  To this union, five children were born.  George enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was always fixing things and lending his help to friends and neighbors.  He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed feeding the squirrels.  He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife Karen Smith; children: Christine (Steven) Harder of Oto, IA, Leon (Mary) Smith of Sioux Falls, SD, Fay (Patty) Smith of Ames, IA, Elmer Smith of Lincoln, NE, and David (Julie) Smith of Omaha, NE; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and five siblings:  Joyce Smith, Anna Smith, Ruth Smith, Robert Smith, and Charles Smith.

George was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ellen and brothers:  David and Joe.