Smith, Warren

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Aft 1943; WWII, US Air Corps
• Military Service Awards: Abt Sep 1945
• Obituary: 17 Jul 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Harry Smith44
Viola Smith40
Patrick Smith19
Warren Smith16

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Military Service Awards:
He received the Air Medal with 2 Oak Clusters and European Theater Ribbon with 5 battle stars

Obituary:
Warren E. Smith, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 14th, in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was a life-long resident. He was born October 29th, 1923, to Harry J. and Viola (Zimmerman) Smith. Warren attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1940. He entered the Army Air Corps in February 1943, serving as a radio operator/gunner on B-17s and B24s with the 8th Air Corp, 860th Bomb Squad until his discharge in September 1945. He received the Air Medal with 2 Oak Clusters and European Theater Ribbon with 5 battle stars. After returning home, he attended Lawrence College. On June 14th, 1947, Warren married Elaine Schultz, celebrating over 67 years of marriage. He owned Smith Food Market on South Lawe Street for five years and later became part owner of Schultz Manufacturing and Supply Inc., managing it for 14 years. Warren and Elaine owned and operated W.E.Smith Realty, Inc. until his retirement in 1988. After retirement, he volunteered for eight years with the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program and a year in the pharmacy at the William Bradley (Fox Valley) VA Clinic in Appleton. Warren was a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans Wm. F. Speel Chapter #18 and served as the Service Officer of the Chapter for 20 years. He was also a Life Member of VFW Harvey Pierre Post 2778. He proudly earned the Eagle Scout Award as a Boy Scout in Troop 25. As a Scoutmaster of Troop 5 at St. Therese in Appleton for over ten years, he was an inspiration to Scouts, a number of whom also earned their Eagle Awards.
Every summer Warren could be found in his garden raising tomatoes, green beans and lettuce, not only for himself but to share with others. His green thumb extended to his many beautiful flowers and house plants.
Warren and Elaine had three sons: Steven E. Smith, Allouez, Peter W. (Denise) Smith, Appleton, and James H. (Barbara) Smith, Appleton. He was also delighted with his five granddaughters: Jennifer Smith, Andrea Smith, Nicole (Dom) Opsteen, Katherine (Lee Kedrowski) Smith and Laurie (Jordan) Gross. In addition, he had nine great-grandchildren: Celeste, Zoey, Peter, Easton, Mackenzie, Clayton, Penelope, Harvey D., and Addison. All of the kids would bring an instant smile to his face. Also part of his family were: his nieces Janette (Jack) Mignon and Mary Helen (Ken) Walburn; his nephews William (Terry) West, Patrick (Margaret) Smith, and J. Michael (Linda) Smith; and his sister-in-law Eileen (Patrick) Smith. Warren was preceded in death by his wife of over 67 years in January 2015, Elaine (Schultz) Smith; his parents; his brother Patrick; brothers-in-law Earl Schultz and Robert Schultz; sisters-in-law Mary Schultz and Helen (Schultz) Lenz; nephews William (Marilee) Schultz and John West; and nieces Pat Christianson and Mary Brenner.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 20th, 2015, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 213 E. WISCONSIN AVE., Appleton, with Fr. William Hoffman officiating. Relatives and friends may visit the family on July 20th, 2015, at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. RICHMOND ST., Appleton, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Military honors will commence at 10:45 AM. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family of Warren would like to thank the caring people of Heartwood Homes Senior Living and Hospice Advantage for their sincere help and attention.

Warren married Schultz, Elaine A. 14 Jun 1947, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Elaine was born 17 Feb 1927; died 9 Jan 2015. [Group Sheet]