Richard Frederick Smith

September 16, 1925 - August 22, 2015

Richard Frederick Smith, 89 of Englewood, FL died Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born on September 16, 1925 in Toledo, OH. Richard accomplished many things during his long and wonderful life. He served in combat during WW-II as a US Army engineer. He graduated from the college of engineerinr at The University of Toledo in 1949. Richard worked as an engineer for several years before starting Smith Equipment Co. in Maumee, OH. Hw was a member of the Toledo Rotary, North Cape Yacht Club, and the Belmont Country Club. He spent his free time woodworking, sailing, fishing, skiing and golfing. Richard was not only a handy and driven man but was also a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Shirley Smith; three children: Robert (Laura) Smith of North Port, FL; Daniel Smith of Tampa, FL; Candace (Michael) Tauber of Toledo, OH; eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Harold F. Smith and mother Nancy O. Smith and by his daughter Debrah Cook Smith. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church; 551 Rotonda West Blvd. Rotonda West, FL 33947 on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Faith Lutheran Church or Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.