Leroy E. "Smitty" Smith

LEROY E."SMITTY" SMITHLeRoy E. "Smitty" Smith, 76 of 1401 Thurke Avenue, North Fond du Lac, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born October 9,1930 in North Fond du Lac the son of Emil and Gertrude Smith. On July 22, 1950 he married the former Betty Stueber in North Fond du Lac. LeRoy was a graduate of North Fond du Lac High School Class of 1948. He was a semi truck driver for 36 years driving for L.C.L. Transit Co. of Green Bay. In 1985 he was recognized and named the " Wisconsin Truck Driver of the Year" by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association having driven over 4 million miles without having a chargeable accident. He was a member of the Fond du Lac Eagles Aerie No.270 and the Teamsters Association. He enjoyed watching the Brewers and Packer games, shaking dice and lifting a few beers with friends.He is survived by his wife Betty Smith, North Fond du Lac, one son, Michael (Cindy) Smith, Fond du Lac, two daughters, Mary (Don) Belongia, Fond du Lac and Lori (Jim) White, North Fond du Lac, five grandchildren, Tracy Clark, Brian Belongia, Jessica Smith, Kyle Smith and Travis White (his buddy), four great-grandchildren Alex, Emilee, Paige and Nicholas, two sister-in-laws Rita Smith, Waupun, and Rosemary Smith, Beaver Dam. LeRoy is further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gordon and Stanley Smith, three brother-in-laws, and three sister-in-laws.



The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29,2006 from 11:30 to 2:30 P.M. at the Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Memorial services will be will be held Wednesday, November 29,2006 at 2:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place with inurnment at Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated in his name to the American Heart Association.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.