Elwin K. Smith

SMITH, Elwin K. "Red"
Of Galesburg Elwin passed away Monday evening, October 4, 2010 at Laurels of Galesburg. He was born December 3, 1929 in Kalamazoo, son of Virgil and Marjorie Wadford Smith. On February 4, 1950, Elwin was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Triestram. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Elwin was employed by James River Paper Co. for over 41 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ and member and past Governor of the Michigan Bow Hunters. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Jacquelyn Smith; their two daughters, Dawn Ed Marr of Galesburg and Kelley Smith of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Jay Frie, Alexander Marr, and Heather Wisser; lifelong friend, Marv Burrma; and family friend, Duncan Wisser. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Rayburn Smith; and sister, Vivian Jarchow. Funeral services for Elwin will be at 9:30 AM Monday at Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ, 22 S. Church Street, with Rev. Whitney Brown officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 5-7 PM on Sunday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign, view or print Elwin's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.