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Published May 13, 2011, 08:10 AM

Bernard A. “Ben” Smith III

Bernard A. “Ben” Smith III, 24, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Sat., May 7, 2011.

Bernard A. “Ben” Smith III, 24, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Sat., May 7, 2011.

Ben was born in Superior to Jacqueline A. (Hansen) and Bernard A. “Oscar” Smith, Jr. on July 24, 1986. He was a 2004 graduate of Superior High School.

He was a member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America Local No. 1091 and was employed with Four Star Construction, Inc.

Ben had a wide interest in outdoor activities, fishing on the big lake, ice fishing, sport shooting, riding his motorcycle and snowmobiling. The family’s dog, Hoss, had a very special bond with Ben. The start of their strong companionship started with Ben taking him to obedience school.

He is lovingly remembered by his parents; a brother, John Henry Smith; many aunts and uncles, Elizabeth “Liz” (Marcus) Fitzgerald, Barbara “Poppy” Anderson, Berthine “Tina” (Richard Voynich) Dembroski, Margaret “Rose Bud” (Bill Olson) McIvor, Theresa “Tuna” Smith, Donna Sandlin, Sandy Previtte, George Hansen Jr. and Allen Hansen; and several cousins and numerous friends.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Florence and George Hansen; paternal grandfather, Bernard A. Smith Sr., paternal grandmother, Margaret A. “Marge” Brokaw; an aunt, Kathleen Marie “Bushel” Smith; and an uncle, James Edward “Jim” Daley.

The Celebration of Ben’s Life will take place in the Downs Funeral Home Chapel, 1617 N. 19th St., at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 with the Rev. Kevin Gordon officiating. The time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Committal prayers take place at Greenwood Cemetery.

Sign the online guest book or send condolences at www.downsfh.com.

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Connie W.
05/18/2011 4:16 PM

Jackie and family,I am so sorry for your loss Jackie !

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Tracy P.
05/14/2011 10:34 AM

John Henry and family..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ben will be rememebred by all. May God grant you the strength to make it through this. Sincerely, the Livingstons

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Courtney G.
05/14/2011 9:03 AM

John, Jackie, & Oscar we are very sorry for your loss.  Your family is in our prays for strength, and understanding during this very difficult time. If there is anything that we can do just say the word. Love & Blessings  The Griffins

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