Fred W. Smith Obituary
The family of Fred W. Smith (Van Wert, Ohio) announces his passing on July 24, 2026. Fred, born on July 2, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Fred W. Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dale Millard and Rachel Hope Smith (Beek); his grandson Noel William Martin; and his siblings, Franklin D. Smith, Eugene M. Smith, Lyle M. Smith, Dale L. Smith, Ima Rebecca Ann Putman and Iris H. Smith.
He is survived by: his spouse Clarabelle May Smith (Furrell); his children, Valerie A. Martin (Douglas) of Arizona, Stewart L. Smith of Van Wert, Laura Jean Ehlers (Steve) of Hayward and Julie Lynette Overholt (Curtis) of Van Wert; his grandchildren, Ashley Smith Conforti (Evans), Justin Smith, Sarah Lopshire-Barth (Brendan), Rachel Magowan (Gavin Bates), Jennifer Bolenbaugh (Chris), Victoria Klausing, Tyler Overholt (Kristin), Joshua Overholt (Melissa), Christian Martin and Celeste Martin; his great grandchildren, Taevin Darnell, Ivy Lynn Harris, Ella Harris, Connor Conforti, Everly Conforti, Oliver Bolenbaugh, Axton C. Bolenbaugh and Clarabelle Barth; and his nieces and nephews, Bruce Smith (Donna) of Idaho, Jeff Grandstaff of Van Wert, Frank Smith, Jr. (Brenda) of Van Wert, Pam Chance of Cape Cora, Peggy Chance of Raleigh and Arnell Adam of Convoy.
