Jimmie Dean Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jimmie Dean Smith of Giltner, Nebraska, who passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 79, 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 parents, Claude Smith and Cecile Marlene Smith (Stewart); his daughter Shawn; his sister Karen; his son-in-law Eric Schaffert; and his grandsons, Jordan Schaffert and Vince Schaffert.

He is survived by: his wife Karen Smith (Clark) of Giltner; his children, Eric Smith (Keri) of Aurora, Joel Smith (Tisha) of Grand Island, Gina Schaffert of Aurora, Todd Osborne of Giltner and Jesse Maw of Aurora; his grandchildren, Colby Smith, Caleb Smith (Tia), Dylan, Anna Smith, Jacie Kelly (Luke), Logan Geiger (Chey), Lexi Zeckser (Logan) and Jake Osborne; his great grandchildren, Dakota and Stevie; and his brothers, Larry Smith (Mary) of Boise, Ron Smith of Aurora, Ken Smith (Karry) of Giltner and Phil Smith (Peg) of Aurora. He is also survived by other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to designate at a later date.