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Daniel Eugene Smith, age 82, of Chisago City, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Parmly On The Lake.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude; two brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marlene; children, Daniel (Sue) Smith, Doug (Doreen) Smith, and Diane (Scott Giossi) Smith; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Smith; also many nieces, nephews, and a million and a half cousins.

Daniel was born October 4, 1937, in St. Paul.  He was the son of John and Gertrude (Donow) Smith.  Daniel was a graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul.  He was united in marriage to Marlene Franz on November 16, 1957, in St. Paul.  

Daniel was manager of the Iron and Wire Facility in New Richmond, WI.  He enjoyed dancing and bowling in his younger years, deer hunting, fishing, and playing pulltabs and cards.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Memorials are preferred to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the American Lung Association.  Condolences may be expressed at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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