Evelyn E. Smith Obituary (1924

EVELYN E. SMITH Evelyn E. Smith, age 83, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Hudson Memorial Hospital in Hudson, WI. The former Evelyn E. Schultz was born June 20, 1924 in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI to John and Sadie (Rassbach) Schultz. She was raised in the Town of Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School. Evelyn married Donald G. Smith on June 18, 1945 in Menomonie. They farmed on the Smith family farm from 1949 until retiring in 1985. Evelyn was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church and the church women's group for many years. She was also a member of a Dunn County homemakers club and a 4-H Leader. For a number of years she has been involved with the Menomonie Senior Center. Evelyn continued to be active after retiring from farming. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, woodworking, playing cards, dancing, reading and traveling. She also enjoyed family visits and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Evelyn is survived by: A son, James Smith Two daughters, Nancy (Doug) Gallman of Eden Prairie, MN Linda Christianson of Chaska, MN Four grandchildren, Carly and Andy Gallman of Eden Prairie, MN Brad and Amy Christianson of Chaska, MN Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald, a daughter Judy, two brothers, Lyle and Robert Schultz, and a sister Margaret Rasmussen. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net