Robert Smith

Robert S. Smith was born on June 10, 1927 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. He attended schools in Curwensville and Hershey, Pennsylvania. Mr. Smith was a World War II veteran and served in the European Theatre Occupational Forces. He was employed by IBM in Schenectady, New York and transferred to Rochester in 1957. He retired in 1987 after 31 years at IBM where he was a Department Manager in Manufacturing. He married Beverly J. Claude of Rochester on June 22, 1968. She preceded him in death in 1993. Mr. Smith was a Master Gardner and enjoyed golf, as well his volunteer work at the United Methodist Church Noon Meal Program. Preceding him in death are his parents Ferman A. and Ruth E. (Addelman) Smith; siblings Evelyn, Max, Richard, Howard, Jane, and Donald. He is survived by two stepsons, John Kingrey (Karen) and Tom Kingrey (Shelley); three grandchildren, Michael, Sara and Wilson, all from St. Paul. Mr. Smith is also survived by nieces and nephews Sally, Bob, Donald, Max, Mary Ellen, Theresa, Judy, and his sister-in-law, Barbara Smith of Byron. Mr. Smith was a 50-year member in Rochester Masonic Lodge, the Osman Temple Shrine, Scottish Rites bodies, and Elks. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. The memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rochester, MN with military honors. Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Memorials preferred to a charity of donor's choice.