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Royal "Butch" Smith

1944 - 2023

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The Hoeppners planted 5 trees in memory of Royal Smith

Monday, February 6, 2023

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To the Smith and Ferris family,May the growth and blooms of these trees remind you of the love and memories you have of your beloved dad. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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Marlin Hansen posted a condolence

Monday, February 6, 2023

We were Butch and Butch of the Ramsey County Beaches in 1965 &66. Two six foot four lifeguards. Our brides were friends and we married them on the same day in 1967. Butch drove a 1947 Cadillac hearse and I drove a 1948 Cadillac coupe, Life was fun! Access denied on some of the parties we went to! Over the many decades we stayed in touch. Whether it was a week or two years of absence, we always picked up where we left off. I used my 1917 Pierce Arrow to be the limo for the 40th anniversary tour of Butch and Joan in 2007. Their wonderful kids were with us. Butch and Joan visited me in Pensacola when I was there on my sailboat. Butch and Joan came to my 80th birthday party in September of 2021. Another piece of my life’s puzzle is missing. I will miss Royal Butch Smith a lot. Marlin Butch Hansen

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Brian and Gayle Dalton planted a tree in memory of Royal Smith

Sunday, February 5, 2023

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In loving memory.... we are so sorry for your loss Smith family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree

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Richard & Cheri Dexheimer posted a condolence

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Butch has been a big part of our life for many years (decades). It was sometimes hard to keep up with his active lifestyle but it was always fun and rewarding. Butch was a good friend who will be remembered with fondness. His love and care for Joan was inspirational. We are grateful to be called his friends. Among the many memories are: hunting, fishing, camping, vacations, road trips, biking, Christmas Dinners, Beaver Bay, Windsong.

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Bill Warzeka posted a condolence

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Royal gave realtors a good name. He was smooth, thoughtful and honest. I did a fair amount of business with Royal and Joan. There are always some issues and problems that arise when buying or selling a home, and when they did you could clearly see Royal go into thinking mode. That's when I knew everything was going to be OK. Then he would deliver his master plan with a smoothness like none other. Aside from business I admired him socially as well. So long for now, Royal. Thanks for the memories. Bill Warzeka

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Tony and Lisa Wrobel purchased flowers

Friday, February 3, 2023

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Scott and Todd, our condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

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Rollie and Sue Sorenson uploaded photo(s)

Friday, February 3, 2023

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Royal was the Best Man in our wedding in July 1987 and he spoke at our 25th Anniversary celebration in July 2012.

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Rollie and Sue Sorenson uploaded photo(s)

Friday, February 3, 2023

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Our Scandinavian trip with Royal and Joan and Dale and Jackie Kruse in 2006.

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Rollie and Sue Sorenson posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Royal was an inspiration to us with his optimistic love of adventure and creative fun. A true dependable friend. He set high goals in his life and achieved them. He was a person who loved people which was demonstrated by his caring, loving personality.

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Rollie and Sue Sorenson posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Met Royal at Lily Lake Elementary School in 1968. Fifty-five years of friendship. Royal was the Best Man in our wedding and he spoke at our 25th anniversary. We traveled to China, Japan, Scandinavian Countries, New York City and to Las Vegas. Visited us in Mesa, AZ four times.

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Larry Miller uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, February 2, 2023

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One of our fishing trips to Star Lake with Jim Yanish, Butch Smith, Sam Miller, and Rollie Sorenson. We have many great memories from our times together.

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Ted Kluznik posted a condolence

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Butch was my friend and I will miss him.

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Gloria w Mosley posted a condolence

Monday, January 30, 2023

Dear Smith family, Please accept my condolence and regrets for your loss and I'd like to share where I found comfort and hope when I lost my entire family to our enemy death. It was in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at Revelation21:4 and also Isaiah25:8 along with jw.org and I truly hope you'll look these up and find comfort and peace. Please feel free t let me know i this helped in some way. I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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Monday, February 6, 2023

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

900 Stillwater Road

Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States

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St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

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Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States

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2505 E. Minnehaha Ave.

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

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1944 - 2023

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