Daniel Smith Obituary

Daniel A. Smith

Daniel Archie Smith, 77, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones Friday, May 10, 2024, at Birchaven Village, Findlay.

He was born March 14, 1947, in Bowling Green, to Clyde and Ferne (Belleville) Smith. He became a life-long educator with a strong appreciation for farming and woodworking. Dan was a 1965 graduate of Bowling Green High School, 1969 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Speech, and 1975 graduate of BGSU with a Master of Business Administration.

Dan's devotion to God, friends, and family was demonstrated daily through his love shown to his wife of nearly 55 years, Donna Mae Emlich Smith, his son, Jason Curtis Smith (Teresa Dryden), and daughter, Sarah Danielle Smith Frederick (Jason). He took great pride in the extensive accomplishments of his children as well as his grandchildren, Jonas Michael Frederick, Lillian Mae Daliece Frederick, Josephine Danielle Grace Frederick, and Evelyn DeAnna Rose Frederick.

Dan will most be remembered for his diligent work ethic and always finding a way to abundantly provide for his family. Extended family and friends know that if something was built by the hands of Daniel, it was meant to last. His infectious laughter over mischievous antics with dear friends and family including several cousins, nieces, and nephews will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Wilson Smith and Ferne Belleville Smith; brother, Gerald William Smith; and sister, Naomi Ruth Smith Pockett.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, 1460 West Wooster Street, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402. Daniel's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.