Richard H Smishek
d. September 27, 2006
Richard H Smishek
Richard Dick Harry Smishek, age 73, of North Mankato died at his home Wednesday, September 27, 2006, after a courageous battle with a cancerous brain tumor. He died peacefully and was surrounded by his beloved family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2006 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato with Rev. Peter Nosbush officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation continues one hour before service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be given to Immanuel St. Josephs Hospice, VINE, or the Special Olympics.
Richard was born on July 13, 1933 to Harry and Stella (Lubinski) Smishek in Taunton, MN. He was a 1951 graduate of Minneota High School. He was a 1952 graduate of Mankato Business College. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956 and worked as a radio intercept operator during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he attended Mankato State Teachers College from 1956-1961. On April 22, 1961 he married Harriet Cherp at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ivanhoe, MN. He was a deputy auditor for Nicollet County for more than 30 years. During that time, he also worked at Madsens/Randalls Super Value. After retirement he worked part time at Cub Foods, Aim Auto and Napa. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the North Mankato American Legion Post 518. He was also a regular blood donor and gave over 62 pints during his lifetime. Richard was an avid Twins fan and card player and enjoyed bowling and golf.
Richard is survived by his wife, Harriet Smishek of North Mankato; six children, David Smishek, Brian Smishek, Neal Smishek all of North Mankato, Danna Smishek of Plymouth, Darcy (Bernie) Cline of North Mankato, Jason Smishek of Minneapolis; two grandsons, Kyle and Jared Cline; two brothers, Donald (Judith) Smishek of Joliet, MT, Michael Smishek of Marshall; special niece, Jane (Michael) Schwarz and family of LeSueur; and other nieces nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; and a brother-in-law, John.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2006 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato with Rev. Peter Nosbush officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation continues one hour before service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be given to Immanuel St. Josephs Hospice, VINE, or the Special Olympics.
Richard was born on July 13, 1933 to Harry and Stella (Lubinski) Smishek in Taunton, MN. He was a 1951 graduate of Minneota High School. He was a 1952 graduate of Mankato Business College. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956 and worked as a radio intercept operator during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he attended Mankato State Teachers College from 1956-1961. On April 22, 1961 he married Harriet Cherp at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ivanhoe, MN. He was a deputy auditor for Nicollet County for more than 30 years. During that time, he also worked at Madsens/Randalls Super Value. After retirement he worked part time at Cub Foods, Aim Auto and Napa. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the North Mankato American Legion Post 518. He was also a regular blood donor and gave over 62 pints during his lifetime. Richard was an avid Twins fan and card player and enjoyed bowling and golf.
Richard is survived by his wife, Harriet Smishek of North Mankato; six children, David Smishek, Brian Smishek, Neal Smishek all of North Mankato, Danna Smishek of Plymouth, Darcy (Bernie) Cline of North Mankato, Jason Smishek of Minneapolis; two grandsons, Kyle and Jared Cline; two brothers, Donald (Judith) Smishek of Joliet, MT, Michael Smishek of Marshall; special niece, Jane (Michael) Schwarz and family of LeSueur; and other nieces nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; and a brother-in-law, John.
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