Daniel John Smith Sr.

February 26, 1937 — January 29, 2026

Daniel was a quiet man with an amazing sense of humor, deep love for his family and a deep love for his country. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, worked for Union Pacific Railroad and owned a lawn sprinkler repair company.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Smith, parents Sophia and John Smith, sister Barbara Smith and numerous other relatives.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Pate, sons Dan (Susan), Scott, daughters Linda Mayo (John), Lisa Keenan (Brian), grandchildren Zach Henninger (Jessica), Sean Keenan (Marsha), Megan Keenan, Monica Keenan, Michaela Fort (Chris), Steven Smith and Rachel Smith, great-grandchildren Daisy Fort, Baby Fort and Laramie Henninger.

Donations to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, https://t2t.org/ 

To send flowers to the family in memory of Daniel John Smith Sr., please visit our flower store.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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