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Fritz Smith
Born: July 22, 1930
Died: July 14, 2018
Fritz Smith, 87, of Port Barrington IL, formerly of Macedonia IL and originally of Lisle IL. Fritz was employed with Downers Grove Township for 27 years until his retirement and moved to Macedonia IL. Fritz was born in Aurora IL, July 22nd 1930 and passed into the heavenly fathers arms July 14th 2018.
Fritz grew up on the family farm in Lisle until his enlistment in the US Army and served honorably during the Korean War where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service ribbon with two bronze service stars and the Meritorious Unit Citation. Fritz was a lifetime member of the VFW.
Fritz is survived by his loving wife, Anita Smith of Port Barrington IL; Children, Billie Noakes of Florida, Larry Lollar of Downers Grove IL, Kathy Gillis (Scott Gillis) of Woodridge IL, Bob Smith (Kim Smith) of Twin Falls Idaho, Cindy Smith of Port Barrington IL. Grandchildren, Josh Smith, Cody Smith Chris Harr, Rachelle Baier (Robert) Baier of Twin Falls Idaho; and Great Grandchildren, Hannah Harr and Lincoln Baier of Twin Falls ID; and cousin, Kenny Till of Downers Grove IL; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Fritz was preceded in death by his mother, Orellia (Didi) Smith.
Visitation will be Saturday July 21st 2018 at Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main Street Downers Grove IL 60515 from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Military rites at service.
In lieu of flowers Fritz would have liked donations made to his favorite charity at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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July 18, 2018
I salute you Veteran Smith, Rest In Peace ~~
Ted Garringer
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July 15, 2018
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