Gerald S. Smith Obituary

Gerald S. Smith of Lagrange, Indiana passed away on September 20, 2026. Gerald, born on October 27, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald S. Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ora M. Smith and Francis L. Smith (Hicks); his grandson Cody Smith; his great grandchild Madison Hoff; his sister Shirley Rumsey; and his sisters-in-law, Reva Smith and Debbie Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Sharon M. Smith (Hollowell) of LaGrange, IN; his children, Shari Miramonti (Charles) of Orland, IN, Tina Smith (William Papineau) of Mongo, IN, Carmen Lechleidner (Chad) of Auburn, IN, John G. Smith of Sturgis, MI, Lori Misner (Russ) of Lake Odessa, MI and Jenny Purcell of Sturgis, MI; his grandchildren, Steven Smith (Justina) of LaGrange, IN, Shaela Renfrow (Curtis) of Kingland, GA, Kaity Logan (Caleb) of Syracuse, IN, Derrek Sams (Stephanie) of Stroh, IN, Samantha Hoff of Three Rivers, MI, Tracey Hoff of Mongo, IN, Brandon Hoff of Mongo, IN, Bryonna Hoff of Three Rivers, MI, Amanda Papineau (Codey) of Wawaka, IN, Keith Lechleidner of Hudson, IN, Cameron Lechleidner of Auburn, IN, Sienna Lechleidner of Auburn, IN, Henley Lechleidner of Auburn, IN, Bri Klingamen (Jason) of Howe, IN, Victoria Claffey (Austin) of Huntertown, IN and Chuck Miramonti, III of Idaho; and his brothers, James Smith of Fort Wayne, IN, Glen Smith (Mickey) of Sturgis, MI and Willard Smith of LaGrange, IN..

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Frurip-May Funeral Home (309 W Michigan St, LaGrange, IN 46761).

Memorials may be made to the Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption to help with adoption fees.