Robert Smiley

Robert D. Smiley, Sr., age 72, a resident of Danbury died May 7, 2009 at his home. Robert was born on December 29, 1936 in Danbury to John and Pearl Smiley. Robert married Linda on March 25, 1961 in Grantsburg. Robert worked as a heavy equipment operator for Ray Jordan & Sons Construction from the age of 16 until he retired at the age of 70. He enjoyed ice fishing, fishing, hunting and anything that allowed him to be outdoors. He constructed diamond willow tables for all his family members. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Bobbi Jo, sisters Betty Soens, Dorothy Terzini, Ruth Ferizell, brothers Herbert Smiley, Toby Smiley, Peanut Smiley, and Carl Smiley. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda; children Georgia (Doug) Beach, Brenda (Scott) Moser, Scrap (Jessica) Smiley, and Tyke (Duane) Snorek, 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren on their way, along with numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, 2009 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Martiny officiating. Interment followed at Danbury Cemetery. Casketbearers were Terry Jordan, Dave Jordan, Scott Holmstrom, Mike Jordan, Raymond Jordan, and Gary Radman. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.