Sending my condolences. I can’t wait to one day meet in heaven.
Henry Smoley
January 20, 1920 – November 30, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in St. Stephen for Henry Smoley, age 96, of St. Stephen who passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the St. Cloud V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Eugene Doyle will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with full military honors.
Family and friends may call after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church in St. Stephen. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Henry was born on January 20, 1920 in St. Stephen to John and Helen (Schumer) Smoley. He attended Anderson Aircraft School in San Diego California. In 1941 Henry entered the United States Army Air Corps and served as a mechanic during WWII. He married Lorraine Pierskalla on June 13, 1944 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel. They farmed together in St. Stephen until retiring in 1976.
He was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and the St. Stephen American Legion Post #221.
Henry enjoyed traveling in his RV, bowling, dancing, watching the Minnesota Twins, crafting and woodworking. He especially loved all the time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Duwayne of Rice and Irman Jane Rothstein of Altims FL; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and extended family.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine in 2007; daughter, Carol Diederich in 2008; siblings, Mary, John, James, Frank, Albert, Mike, Joseph, Edward, Elizabeth and Dorothy.
A Special Thank You to the Staff at both the St. Cloud V. A. Health Care System and Comfort Keepers for the care given to Henry.
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So heaven has received another angel
The night sky another star
Your life has become a loving memory
I know you will never be far.
I know you are watching over me
As my life goes on
I will treasure the memories I have of you
I can’t believe you’re gone.
You were a loving, caring granddad
You were there for me a lot
You will always hold a place in my heart
A loving treasured spot
You were really one in a million
A cut above the rest
All that knew you would agree
You simply were the best.
So grandad I will say goodbye
I love and miss you with all my heart
But as long as I have my loving memories
We will never be too far apart.
A poem that reminds me of my Dad…. What is a Dad… A Dad is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows what you have on your mind, He’s someone who listens, suggests, and defends, A Dad can be one of your very best friends,! He’s proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, A Dad can be patient, helpful and strong. In all that you do, a dad’s love play’s a part , There’s always a place for him. ,deep in your heart, And each year that passes, you’re even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your Dad! Thank You… Dad… for listening and caring, forgiving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you! THAT’S MY DAD… There’s an open gate at the end of the road , Through which each must go . GOD took your hand and led you home. God grant s you peacl and rest. Always be in my heart.
Henry was a great person. He was always friendly and kind. He always greeted me with a smile and a hardy laugh even when I was getting him out of his warm bed to get up for the day. I remember they day we shared an O’Henry candy bar, we laughed and joke about how much money he made on his candy bar. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family.
Susan T. Comfort Keepers
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in St. Stephen for Henry Smoley, age 96, of St. Stephen who passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the St. Cloud V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Eugene Doyle will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with full military honors.
Family and friends may call after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church in St. Stephen. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.