It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard R. Smith of Waukegan, Illinois, who passed away on December 25, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Dorothy Smith; his parents, John Smith and Jeanette Smith; and his brother Robert Smith. He is survived by : his children, Ken Smith, Susan Wyatte, Michael Smith (Jan) and Diane Smith Kozlecar; his grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Kristine Smith, Nicole Smith, Dean Wyatte (Debra), Andrea Wyatte, Alissa Nichols (Tyler) and Connor Kozlecar; and his great grandchildren, Makarah, Pheonyx, Reagan and Charlie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org*17urvvr*_ga*MTgxMjk4MDAwOS4xNjk3ODIxMjQ1*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTcwMzY5MDU1MC4zLjEuMTcwMzY5MDU5MS4xOS4wLjA.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTcwMzY5MDU1MC4zLjEuMTcwMzY5MDU5MS4xOS4wLjA.) or a dog charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gurnee Salata Funeral Home